Beaming Henry Paul reckons it doesn't get any better than facing the Bulls.

The former Bradford favourite lines up against his old team with Harlequins RL tomorrow just a fortnight after making a dramatic return from rugby union.

The Kiwi ace has played Huddersfield facing off against brother Robbie and then Leeds Rhinos in his first two games back in Super League and now comes the visit of the champions.

If Paul, 32, had been struggling readjusting with the greater physical demands of the 13-man code, he will soon be in shape.

"It is going to be another fast game against a hard team of internationals but I think it is the best way for me to get up to speed by playing all the top-flight teams first up," he said. "And I am definitely relishing the chance to play Bradford."

Daredevil stand-off Paul made 100 appearances for the Bulls after signing from Wigan, entrancing the club's fans with his sublime attacking skills before accepting a massive offer from Gloucester to switch codes in 2001.

Now, after failing to establish himself with England, he is back in the game he loves most and hopes his old fans can quickly get used to him in opposition colours.

"From my experience I would say Bulls supporters are knowledgeable footy fans and will be able to appreciate the fact I am playing for Quins," he said.

"They won't be happy about it but they will be able to appreciate it!"

Paul shocked many with his surprise switch to the London outfit but the player, whose last match for the Bulls was the 2001 Grand Final success, is already thriving and showed his old magic at Headingley last week.

"I knew it would be a bit tough and it has been more than I imagined!" he said.

"But I am really happy, the guys have all been really accepting and I reckon that the connection here with union indicates this club is really going places. It could turn into a massive organisation."

Stuart Fielden is one of only four Bulls remaining from Paul's time at Odsal. He rated the maestro then and still does now.

"Henry's one of those unique players that don't come round often," said Fielden.

"He's like Jason Robinson in that respect and when he played here he was one of those freak individuals.

"Henry's going to be stuggling a bit now but he's a fit bloke, really strong and still the same old Henry.

"I know he'll turn it on tomorrow and he'll be there but we're not playing Henry Paul, we're playing London."

l St Helens' former Bulls prop forward Paul Anderson has announced his retirement at the end of the season.

The 34-year-old Great Britain international is one of a handful of men to have appeared in every season of Super League, having made more than 300 appearances over 17 years with Halifax, Leeds, Bradford and St Helens.

"I have played my full career at the top of rugby league and I want to finish at the top," said Anderson.