Vodacom Bulls return to Loftus Versfeld Stadium looking to strengthen their playoff position as they host Zebre Parma in a key URC matchup. With the regular season entering its closing stages, the Bulls know the importance of maintaining momentum at home against a Zebre side that has consistently challenged opponents despite its place in the standings.

Head coach Johan Ackermann cautioned against underestimating the visitors, emphasizing the narrow margins that define the competition. 

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“In the modern game, you can’t underestimate anyone. There are such small margins,” Ackermann said. “Zebre have pushed sides very hard, been competitive and unlucky not to win more.”

Ackermann also praised Zebre’s approach and quality heading into the contest. 

“They are a quality team that play a good brand,” he said. “We’re looking forward to playing at home again.”

The Bulls, captained by Marcell Coetzee, feature a powerful lineup filled with international experience, while Zebre Parma arrives with a squad aiming to disrupt the hosts through physicality and attacking ambition.

Vodacom Bulls vs. Zebre Parma Kickoff Time, Lineups

Vodacom Bulls host Zebre Parma on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. ET, with referee Ben Whitehouse in charge.

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Vodacom Bulls Lineup vs. Zebre Parma

• Kurt-Lee Arendse
• Cheswill Jooste
• Canan Moodie
• Harold Vorster
• Sergeal Petersen
• Willie le Roux
• Paul de Wet
• Jan Hendrik Wessels
• Marco van Staden
• Wilco Louw
• Ruan Vermaak
• JF van Heerden
• Marcell Coetzee (C)
• Jeandre Rudolph
• Cameron Hanekom

Replacements: Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Francois Klopper, Cobus Wiese, Mpilo Gumede, Embrose Papier, Handre Pollard, Stedman Gans

Zebre Parma Lineup vs. Vodacom Bulls

1. Mirko Belloni
2. Jacopo Trulla
3. Marco Zanon
4. Enrico Lucchin
5. Simone Gesi
6. Martin Roger Farias
7. Thomas Dominguez
8. Paolo Buonfiglio
9. Giampietro Ribaldi
10. Matteo Nocera
11. Franco Carrera
12. Leonard Krumov
13. Alessandro Ortombina
14. Davide Odiase
15. Giovanni Licata (C)

Replacements: Giovanni Quattrini, Luca Franceschetto, Ion Neculai, Matteo Canali, Bautista Stavile, Samuele Locatelli, Alessandro Fusco, Migael Prinsloo

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Rugby Union Club Rankings - May 6, 2026

1. Leinster (URC) - 10-6 - Last: 1
2. Stormers (URC) - 12-4 - Last: 2
3. Bath Rugby (PREM) - 11-3 - Last: 3
4. Bordeaux Bègles (Top 14) - 12-10 - Last: 4
5. Northampton Saints (PREM) - 12-1-1 - Last: 5
6. Glasgow Warriors (URC) - 11-5 - Last: 6
7. Ulster (URC) - 9-7 - Last: 7
8. Montpellier (Top 14) - 13-8-1 - Last: 8
9. Hurricanes (SRP) - 8-2 - Last: 11
10. Saitama Wild Knights (JRLO) - 15-2 - Last: 10
11. Chiefs (SRP) - 8-2 - Last: 12
12. Bristol Bears (PREM) - 10-4 - Last: 13
13. Toulouse (Top 14) - 16-6 - Last: 14
14. Toulon (Top 14) - 11-10-1 - Last: 15
15. Kubota Spears (JRLO) - 14-3 - Last: 17
16. Kobelco Kobe Steelers (JRLO) - 15-2 - Last: 16
17. Exeter Chiefs (PREM) - 8-5-1 - Last: 9
18. Reds (SRP) - 6-4 - Last: 20
19. Stade Français (Top 14) - 12-9-1 - Last: 18
20. Leicester Tigers (PREM) - 10-4 - Last: 21
21. Pau (Top 14) - 14-8 - Last: 22
22. Brumbies (SRP) - 5-6 - Last: 19
23. Lions (URC) - 10-5-1 - Last: 23
24. Cardiff Rugby (URC) - 10-6 - Last: 24
25. Racing 92 (Top 14) - 13-8-1 - Last: 25

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Saturday, May 23

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Friday, May 22

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These cross-competition power rankings compare professional rugby union clubs across major leagues using a standings-based rating model. Each team’s rating is shaped by record, point differential, league strength, previous rating and major knockout competition status.

Champions Cup semifinalists receive an added boost because those results provide the strongest cross-league signal, while Challenge Cup semifinalists receive a smaller adjustment. The model also uses league-specific caps and movement limits, so strong records in developing or lower-strength competitions do not outweigh proven performance in deeper leagues.

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