Bulls v Warriors: Teams
Bradford boss Steve McNamara has made two changes to his squad for the visit of in-form Wigan on Sunday.
Last Updated: 19/07/09 11:26am
Bradford boss Steve McNamara has made two changes to his squad for the visit of in-form Wigan Warriors on Sunday.
The Bulls, who have lost their last four Super League fixtures, include Elliott Whitehead and Steve Crossley in their squad as they attempt to derail Wigan's play-off charge.
Hooker Terry Newton is also named in the squad but his days with the Bulls appear to be numbered with Wakefield amongst the favourites to acquire his services next season.
Speaking ahead of the game, McNamara said: "I expect any game from Wigan will be a very tough one. They have a lot of very good individuals in their side and they will be a challenge for us.
"Obviously we have under performed in recent weeks and we need to get back on track very, very quickly. In all the recent games we have been very dominant in large parts but we have not been able to go on with it.
"There is no one more critical than ourselves and we know we need to do better. We have a great bunch of players out there who are ready to play this week."
Making way for Whitehead and Crossley from the side which lost 32-12 to Hull KR last week are Craig Kopczak and Semi Tadulala.
Wigan head coach Brian Noble has named an unchanged 19-man squad as his players look to consolidate their play-off position at the Gratton Odsal Stadium.
Wigan have won their previous three Super League fixtures and will be eager to continue their fine run amidst pressure from Harlequins, Wakefield, Warrington and Castleford - all of whom join the Warriors on 20 points.
Bulls squad: Sykes, Langley, Sheriffe, Burgess, Donaldson, Scruton, Menzies, Newton, Godwin, Cook, Halley, Nero, Lynch, Crossley, Jeffries, Whitehead, Worrincy, Platt, Deacon.
Warriors squad: Roberts, Goudling, Carmont, Richards, Leuluai, Fielden, Riddell, Paleaaesina, Bailey, Tomkins, Coley, Hansen, Prescott, Pryce, Phelps, Gleeson, Mossop, Tomkins, Flanagan.