Returning hero Henry Paul promises to conjure up some old and new magic for his loyal fans when he pulls on a Bulls shirt for the first time in four years.

But the Bradford legend insists his appearance in brother Robbie's testimonial is only a one-off and he won't be making an imminent return to rugby league.

Paul, 31, has not played the 13-man code since leaving Odsal for Gloucester RU after a big-money switch in October 2001.

The stand-off comes back for one night only in Robbie's benefit match against Hull KR on Friday and is

relishing the prospect.

"It's going to be different," admitted the mercurial playmaker. "I've been away for over four years but as soon as Robbie asked me I was obviously up for it.

"It's going to be a massive occasion and he really deserves it. There's no trophies on the line but you always want to win and I'll be looking to have some fun.

"I want to use the ball and I'll try and get a few tricks going I've been using in rugby union. I might try and get a driving maul going and see how they like that!

"A lot of the guys down here have been saying, 'He'll be back to the hit and spin!' I'm quite excited."

Henry used to bamboozle Super League defences with that favoured move when he and his younger brother regularly tore opponents to shreds with their scintillating half-back combination.

After signing from Wigan in 1998, the New Zealand international quickly became a fans' favourite with his attacking style and kicking qualities.

Paul went on to make 100 appearances for the Bulls, the last being in the 2001 Grand Final success over Wigan Warriors before a £1m switch to union.

There he went on to win six England caps but has recently fallen out of favour at Gloucester and is

on his final written warning after

missing training sessions in October.

Paul has not played for their first team since, prompting speculation he could be about to return to Super League.

The testimonial sees him reunite with Robbie and could be viewed as his very own shop window.

But the player insisted: "I'm happy where I am and really happy playing rugby union.

"I'm off to Wellington and LA in the next few weeks (with England Sevens) and still really enjoy playing rugby. I'm still only 31 so I've some years left at the top yet. As long as I'm enjoying it, I'll carry on.

"I've got another year to go

at Gloucester and then we'll assess things after that. I might want to go into coaching. I won't lie though - it'll be good to have a run out at league again."

Paul has been given special dispensation to turn out in the one-off Odsal fixture but admits he is a little concerned about whether he'll be up to speed after such a long time in union.

"I think I'll be off the pace early doors and I'm dreading having to get up and back the ten metres every time!" he joked.

"But it should be good fun. I'm still in good shape. I don't think I've lost anything since being in union but neither do I feel I've massively grown into a better player.

"I'm pretty much the same sort of player with the same sort of attributes. Hopefully I can bring them out on Friday night. That's what I want to do for Robbie and the fans."

Paul still watches Super League on the box and offered his opinion about the Bulls' chances this season now his brother has joined Hudders-field Giants.

"I think they'll be terrible without Robbie!" he laughed.

"Nah, time will tell. Robbie will be a big loss in terms of the type of player he was within the club and skill-wise but they've got a new bunch of boys who will want to impress.

"You can't always be the same and every team has to change sometimes. The Bulls got a lot better when I left."