The Bulls' highly-anticipated clash with Leeds in the Challenge Cup will go ahead live on Grandstand.

Discussions between the rugby and football clubs took place yesterday and the game will feature on the prime-time TV slot despite City playing live on ITV the following day.

"It is good for Bradford that we have reached this arrangement," said Bulls media manager Stuart Duffy.

"We had close negotiations with City and we have reached a conclusion satisfactory for both parties."

Meanwhile, Robbie Paul believes the Bulls are in the peak of physical fitness and ready to become world champions.

Friday's clash with the Newcastle Knights is the first of three big games for Bradford, with the Leeds game the following week and the Super League opener against Wigan.

"The coaches have worked us up so we are peaking with our fitness this month," said the Kiwi international, who is relishing the challenge of the World Club Championship.

"So we are ready for our big three games, and we intend to be world champions by the time we take on Leeds."

There is a chance Robbie may play stand-off, the role of his older brother Henry, who has since defected to rugby union.

But he said: "I have no qualms about filling my brother's boots."

Tickets for Friday's game are available from Odsal until 7pm tomorrow.