Nizaam Carr might have re-joined the Bulls to experience the burgeoning thrill of playing in the URC - but, conversely, the men from Loftus are relying on him to provide some insights on the new unknown confronting South African teams: the European Champions and Challenge Cups.
It's just a fortnight before 2022/23's editions commence and, while there's excitement, there's a wariness among the local rugby fraternity, particularly over whether franchises will have the necessary depth to make a fist of both tournaments.
That's a question that will only be answered by on-field results.