Heath L'Estrange has been included in the Bulls' 19-man squad for Friday's trip to Hull FC despite fears over his fitness.
The Aussie hooker missed last week's win against Harlequins after turning his ankle in training but appears set for a swift return.
Teenage back-rower John Bateman replaces Kyle Briggs in the only change to last week's squad, with the stand-off suffering tendonitis in his knee.
Gareth Raynor misses out on a trip to his former club after failing to recover from a hamstring strain, while Danny Addy, Jamie Langley, Michael Platt, Nick Scruton and Dave Halley are also sidelined.
Bulls' 19-man squad: Shaun Ainscough, Patrick Ah Van, Kyle Briggs, Tom Burgess, Matt Diskin, James Donaldson, Olivier Elima, Bryn Hargreaves, Marc Herbert, Brett Kearney, Craig Kopczak, Heath L’Estrange, Andy Lynch, Tom Olbison, Shad Royston, Ian Sibbit, Paul Sykes, Chev Walker, Elliott Whitehead.
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