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Bulls vs New Zealand Betting Tips - All Blacks to be challenged by Bulls on Greatest Rivalry Tour

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Last updated: Sat 15 Aug 2026 01:16
The Bulls have selected a formidable side, featuring four Springbok capped players, for their tour clash against New Zealand’s All Blacks. Buoyed by a successful URC season and strong home form, the Bulls are expected to provide tough opposition, especially under the leadership of Marcell Coetzee. The All Blacks, coming off a dominant win against the Sharks, have made some line-up changes but remain strong with Beauden Barrett at fullback. The Bulls are tipped to keep the score within the +28.5 handicap, promising a tightly contested match.
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  • Bulls name strong squad featuring 4 Springboks for All Blacks clash.
  • All Blacks field Beauden Barrett as they prep for the test series.
  • Bulls expected to stay within +28.5 handicap in a competitive match.
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All Blacks made light work of Sharks (Getty Images)

The Bulls have selected a strong side for this tour match and should give New Zealand a proper workout before the first test next weekend.

Bulls Squad can Compete


The Bulls enjoyed another successful URC season earlier this year, reaching the final once again where they lost to Leinster. 

At home, the Bulls are a formidable outfit and although they are in preseason, the players will be going full tilt on Saturday. The team includes four Springbok capped players, including 100-test veteran, Willie le Roux.

Up front, captain Marcell Coetzee will lead the physicality while the rest of the forwards are no slouches - this will be a proper test for the All Blacks.

New Zealand Found Form against Sharks


The All Blacks will be relatively pleased with how they have performed on tour to date. They struggled past the Stormers in the opener, pulling away at the end to win 38-21. But. it was a real contest for them.

In their second game, a stronger side was selected to play the Sharks. They ran out 54-0 winners after leading 14-0 at the break. The match was played in tough, wet conditions, so that will do the confidence a world of good.

Another changed lineup this time around doesn't mean it is much weaker. Beauden Barrett starts at fullback, which also looks like his most likely route into the Test side.

Verdict

The Bulls are tipped to get withing the +28.5 handicap on Saturday.

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