Bradford v Wakefield: Team News
Chris Feather and Richie Hawkyard return to Bradford's squad to face Wakefield.
Last Updated: 04/08/07 3:30pm
Bradford Bulls v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Grattan Stadium
Sunday August 5, KO 3pm
Bradford coach Steve McNamara is hoping that the Bulls can put their Challenge Cup disappointment behind them and overhaul St Helens and Leeds at the top of Super League.
The Bulls were knocked out of the Cup by Saints last weekend, but McNamara reckons that his "superb" players can still exact revenge in the league - starting with victory on Sunday against Wakefield.
"We were obviously disappointed to miss out in the semi-final because the prize was so big but when we assessed the performance I think we realised we had pitched it pretty right," McNamara said.
"There were lots of areas that we were on top but unfortunately we weren't in the one area that counts and that is on the scoreboard.
"We are in a reasonably healthy position as we stand now. There are a few sides breathing down our neck but we'd like to think we can catch a couple that are above us, so it makes for an interesting last six weeks of the season.
"The players have been nothing short of superb all season and with the amount of obstacles and boulders that have been thrown at us this season, it's all credit to them for the way they have been able to get round most of them.
"Top spot is still a big motivation for us. We are not too far away from that and everyone is beating everyone else."
McNamara has named his 20-man squad ahead of their clash with the Wildcats.
Included are Chris Feather and Richie Hawkyard, who return to the Bulls line-up in place of the suspended Michael Platt and Craig Kopczak.
Bradford squad: St Hilaire, McAvoy, Ben Harris, Iestyn Harris, Deacon (C), Vagana, Newton, Lynch, McKenna, Morrison, Cook, Henderson, Evans, Burgess, Feather, Tupou, Halley, Hawkyard, James, Solomona.
Wakefield squad: Demetriou, Atkins, Rooney, Jeffries, Watene, Obst, Catic, MacGillivray, Ferres, Henderson, Elima, Leo Latu, Blaymire, Fox, Ferguson, Moore, George, White, Gleeson, Gresque.