Kiwi ace Henry Paul admits the Bulls would gladly swap their rampaging Super League rout of Warrington for victory in Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final against the same opponents.

The classy stand-off notched a personal haul of 18 points in yesterday's 58-4 triumph but admitted the celebrations will be cut short as they focus on landing a place in the glittering showpiece final at Murrayfield on April 29.

"The first thing coach Matt Elliott said to us was 'Great win, enjoy tonight, then we forget it'," said Paul. "He expressed what everyone was feeling in the dressing room.

"There is a great feeling among the lads but we are determined to build on this performance for next week. We can get better - we were sloppy in patches. The message is 'Let's step it up and go to Murrayfield'.

"We wanted to win and win in style and we did just that.

"I was happy with the way we linked up, but our defence was the key and that was what won us the game. We kept the pressure on them and were able to limit their yardage. That's why we were able to post such a big score."

Paul played special tribute to up-and- coming back-rower Jamie Peacock who pipped several strong contenders to earn his first senior man-of-the- match award.

"Jamie was very raw but he has been brought along slowly and he is doing a great job for us out wide," he said. "He's got a great defence and he's so lanky he's very difficult to put down."

Assistant coach Brian Noble was delighted with the performance which puts the Bulls on top of Super League after two games but insisted: "I think we will see a different Warrington side next week. The stakes will be higher.

"Warrington might have been embarrassed this week but they have a lot to play for next week. We have got to get rid of any complacency but with the group of players we have I think they realise the job is only half done."

The Bulls report no new injury worries ahead of the semi-final with prop Stuart Fielden due back after being rested yesterday as a precaution with a slight neck injury.

Skipper Robbie Paul and Mike Forshaw were taken out of the firing line during yesterday's win but had no injuries.

Brian McDermott was ill early in the second half but Noble explained: "He had some indigestion and was struggling for a while, but he's OK."

The game was watched by a crowd of 17,127 - short of the Bulls' ambitious 20,000 target but still the best of the weekend by nearly 6,000.

Tickets for Saturday's clash at Headingley are on sale at Odsal until 8pm tonight for season-ticket holders. They go on general sale tomorrow between 10am and 8pm.

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