The Bulls are confident both Michael Platt and Patrick Ah Van will return in time for tomorrow’s Odsal derby.

Both players are included in the 19-man squad to face Leeds after recovering from injury, while Kyle Briggs and Paul Sykes miss out.

Platt has been sidelined for three weeks following a hernia operation and Ah Van missed the defeat at Salford with a knee problem.

Their return comes not a moment too soon for the Bulls, who will be hoping to put last week’s 56-16 embarrassment behind them in front of a bumper crowd.

Around 16,000 tickets had been sold up to yesterday and chief executive Ryan Duckett remains confident the club will hit their 20,000 target.

Duckett urged supporters to buy their tickets in advance, including a discount of £3, although they will still be available on the day.

The Odsal turnstiles will open at 5.30pm, with a game between Bulls and Rhinos legends sides, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, kicking off at 6pm ahead of the main event at 8pm.

Duckett said: “We’re not at the 20,000 mark yet but we’re certainly heading towards it and I think we’ve got a good chance of reaching our goal.

“We need the fans to get behind the team and play their part in helping us bounce back from the disappointment at Salford.

“Not only is there a massive rivalry but both teams are looking to bounce back after defeats, so it should be a cracker.”