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Article: Du Preez faces a late fitness test for the Bulls.(Sports)

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May 12, 2007
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BYLINE: Vata Ngobeni

It's the biggest weekend in South Africa's recent rugby history as the Bulls play the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld and the Sharks entertain the Blues in Durban today.

It's the most important match in the history of the competition for the Bulls, who used to be among the also-rans just a few seasons ago.

But they have turned their fortunes around and today the Bulls are one of the most feared and competitive sides in the competition.

Today promises to be a Super Saturday for South African rugby supporters.

Loftus Versfeld will be packed to the rafters as the home side's faithful fans cheer on their heroes ...

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