Reds v Bulls: Teams
Bradford are without winger Semi Tadulala for Friday night's trip to the Willows to take on Salford.
Last Updated: 22/05/09 10:34am
Salford and Bradford do battle at the Willows on Friday night with the two teams going into the game on the back of contrasting results.
While the Reds stunned Huddersfield last Sunday, the Bulls were becoming the first team to lose to the Celtic Crusaders in Super League.
Both teams have had short weeks to recover from their efforts, though Salford coach Shaun McRae has kept faith with the same 19-man squad.
Craig Stapleton is still sidelined but it is hoped he will be fit for the Carnegie Challenge Cup tie away to Wigan on May 29.
Bad memories
Bradford will be looking to quickly bury the memory of their shock 30-24 home defeat at the hands of the Crusaders.
As if the result wasn't bad enough, the Bulls lost Semi Tadulala to a hamstring injury after just 15 minutes at the Grattan Odsal Stadium.
The winger was sent for a scan on Wednesday and has been diagnosed with a couple of tears, meaning he will not be risked against Salford.
Coach Steve McNamara has included Chris Nero, who did not play against the Crusaders due to a shoulder injury, in his 19-man party.
The Bulls will be desperate to bounce back to winning ways but have been warned by a former player to expect a tough night at the Willows.
Robbie Paul believes some of the visitors' big names, including Australian Steve Menzies, will not forget the occasion in a hurry.
Daunting place
"The Willows is a daunting place for away teams to come," said the veteran New Zealander.
"It may be one of the oldest stadiums in Super League but it creates a unique atmosphere. Fans are on top of the players and when they get behind you it is brilliant.
"For players like Steve Menzies, here for the first time, it will be an experience he won't forget in a hurry but he's a world-class player. He's shown that already and both sets of fans will enjoy seeing him play I'm sure."
Salford squad: Wilshere, Henry, Talau, Turner, Goulding, Smith, Myler, Cashmere, Alker, Jewitt, Sibbit, Parker, Swain, Paul, Littler, Leuluai, Adamson, Ratchford, Thornley.
Bradford squad: Cook, Langley, Sheriffe, Burgess, Sykes, Scruton, Menzies, Newton, Olbison, Rinaldi, Halley, Nero, Lynch, Kopczak, Jeffries, Tadulala, Worrincy, Platt, Deacon.