Bradford Bulls skipper Robbie Paul sees their derby against Leeds Rhinos tonight as an opportunity to put the record straight.

The Rhinos may only be fourth in the Super League table, but they have beaten the leaders twice already this season - in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup and in the league clash at Headingley.

The 26-year-old New Zealander admits: "They weren't impressive days at the office, and that is why it is so important for us tonight - to right the wrongs of the last two games against the Rhinos.

"Leeds didn't play above themselves in those two matches, but they did play to their ability."

Stand-off Paul added: "Leeds have a class of player in their squad which was the reason they came up with the quality that they did.

"They are a tough team to play, and when they want it badly enough they can beat any team, and that is the strength of rugby league - any team can play to that ability at any given time." The Tokoroa-born half-back reckons tonight's clash could be a classic, but added: "I just hope the weather isn't the same as for the St Helens v Wigan fixture on Tuesday night."

Paul is also very mindful of what the Sky-televised clash means to the sport domestically and, more particularly, to the supporters.

"To my mind it is the biggest derby in British rugby league, although St Helens and Wigan probably feel the same way about their clash," admitted the Bulls captain. "There is a lot of history between the clubs - Leeds fans work with Bradford fans and vice-versa.

"Also there is an atmosphere that is created all week - you feel it when you talk to the fans during the lead-up to the

game.

"They so want you to win that it seems like life or death to them."

However, Paul said: "We have had a good week's training and we are all up for it.

"Everybody wants the opportunity to play in the starting line-up with the back-end of the season coming around, so this is the time to do it."