Bulls coach Brian Noble has sprung to the defence of James Lowes amid criticism of the hooker's Twickenham outburst.

Lowes appeared to have harsh words with the Bulls bench as they attempted to substitute him in the closing stages of Saturday's 13-6 Challenge Cup final defeat by St Helens.

"It wasn't the right thing to do," said Noble. "But Jimmy wears his heart on his sleeve and that's what has made him a great player.

"In the cold light of day it was not the right reaction but a Challenge Cup final is a very emotional day. Jimmy wanted to stay involved and you can't knock him for that.

"I shall be having a quiet word with him but I don't see it as a major issue."

Fans have accused Lowes of thinking he is bigger than the club on their official website.

But Noble insists: "If I thought that were the case I would have no difficulty with leaving Jimmy out. He has to prove he's worth a place in the side just like everyone else.

"I am sure he will put the incident behind him and continue to give everything."

Noble has also issued a rallying call to his troops. "It's important that we all pull together at times likes. We have a very tough game against Warrington tomorrow night and it's important we perform and keep the fans with us."

The Bulls will gave a fitness check to Jamie Peacock who suffered ankle damage in Saturday's final. Stuart Spruce has already been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

Former New Zealand international Tawera Nikau is in line for a shock return to the Wolves side.

The 33-year-old loose forward flew home following the sudden death of his wife Letitia and was thought to have played his last game for the club. However, Nikau arrived back in England on Sunday and announced his intention to resume his Warrington career.