The Buccaneers finished second behind the dominant Brazilians last term, albeit a whopping 16 points behind the champions.
Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will hope to close the gap on the Tshwane giants in the new campaign as he looks to win the big one.
The Spaniard has been backed in the transfer window with the club securing the services of Patrick Maswanganyi, Melusi Buthelezi, Katlego Otladisa and Sephelo Baloni.
GOAL looks at how Riveiro could line up his troops next season.
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