Bradford v Warrington: Teams
Bradford have had a tough start to Super League XIII and it is not going to get any easier against the in-form Wolves.
Last Updated: 14/03/08 3:48pm
The Bradford Bulls have had a tough start to Super League XIII and it is not going to get any easier against the in-form Wolves on Sunday.
Steve McNamara's team have taken just four points from their opening five games, following defeats to Wakefield, Wigan and St Helens.
Former New Zealand international David Solomona has returned to fitness, but fellow back rowers Glenn Morrison and Jamie Langley have both been ruled out with knee problems.
Paul Sykes is set to switch from centre to full-back in the absence of Michael Platt, while James Evans will switch inside and Dave Halley is out on the wing.
Iestyn Harris also returns after missing the 20-18 victory at Catalans Dragons last time out.
The Bulls did the double over Paul Cullen's side last season and McNamara will not want to slip any further behind the leaders, even at this early stage in the season.
Form
Matt King has been named in Warrington's squad despite being carried off with concussion against Wigan Warriors last week.
Vinnie Anderson could switch from loose forward to plug the gap at centre if the former Australia international fails to recover in time, but King would be a big loss.
The Wolves are joint top of the Super League standings with Harlequins, Leeds Rhinos and St Helens and are on a run of three straight wins.
Saints are the only team to beat Cullen's team this season and this fixture provides another chance for Wolves to confirm their championship credentials.
Bradford Bulls squad: Tadulala, Newton, Halley, Feather, Sykes, Deacon, Harris, Lynch, Evans, Hape, Solomona, Tupou, Burgess, Nero, Godwin, Jeffries, Finnigan, Cook, James.
Warrington Wolves squad: Reardon, Hicks, M. Gleeson, King, Penny, Briers, Monaghan, Morley, Clarke, Rauhihi, L. Anderson, Westwood, V. Anderson, M. Gleeson, Parker, Johnson, Pickersgill, Bracek, Cooper.