Bulls boss Mick Potter hopes his players will thrive under mounting pressure to get results.

A 30-22 defeat to Leeds last night was their third straight and Potter knows a swift response is needed to end the slide.

Pre-season optimism has been dented by a run of just four wins from the opening 11 games and Bradford could fall as low as 11th after today’s Hull derby.

A trip to in-form Catalan Dragons on Monday appears daunting but Potter is confident the circumstances will bring out the best in his players.

He said: “We’re under pressure and that’s good as it brings out the best in people.

“A sign of Super League this season is that any team on their day can win a game. You just have to be right at your best every game."

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