Bradford v Harlequins

Bradford could give a debut to prop Tom Burgess in the absence of Nick Scruton, who has a dislocated wrist.

Fellow teenager James Donaldson returns from an 11-month injury lay-off in place of loose forward Jamie Langley, who has an ankle injury.

Centre Michael Platt has undergone a hernia operation but Ian Sibbit and Chev Walker are fit to return.

Harlequins coach Rob Powell has called up 20-year-old prop Rob Thomas, who has yet to make his Super League debut.

Thomas’s inclusion in place of Luke Ambler is the only change to Quins’ 19-man squad as coach Rob Powell looks for the winning formula again after two straight defeats – the 82-6 annihilation at leaders Warrington and last weekend’s 40-30 home defeat by Hull.

But, although Quins are still smarting from that record-breaking battering at Warrington, their away form has otherwise been good, with victories over Catalans Dragons at the Millennium Stadium, Leeds and St Helens.

Powell’s men lie seventh, a place above Mick Potter’s Bulls, who have recovered from defeats in this season’s first two matches to win three of their last five games.

Honours were shared last season, Bradford beating Quins 19-12 in March, only for the Londoners to gain revenge with a 35-18 win at The Stoop in July.

Bradford Bulls assistant coach Lee St Hilaire told BBC Radio Leeds:
“They had a great start to the season. They won three out of three at the start of the season and beat some good sides.

“But they came up against a very, very good side in Warrington, who showed just why they will be there or thereabouts at the end.

“Quins are coached well by Rob Powell. I am delighted that he has been given the opportunity to coach Harlequins. I think we will see a few more coming through the ranks and moving on to coach a Super League side in the future.”