Bulls coach Mick Potter believes Craig Kopczak and Elliot Kear could reach even greater heights next season following their rise to prominence on the international scene.

Home-grown prop Kopczak, 24, and new recruit Kear, 22, excelled for Wales during the recent Gillette Four Nations tournament.

Kopczak continued his outstanding club form of 2011 with highly impressive displays against England, New Zealand and Australia, while Kear touched down in two of the three games.

The pair took part in the Bulls’ training camp at RAF Linton-on-Ouse last week but have since been given just under a fortnight off following their recent exertions for Wales.

And Potter has no doubt both players will benefit greatly from their experiences with Iestyn Harris’ up-and-coming side.

“I was very happy with the way Kear and Kopczak went during the Four Nations and they will be full of confidence for next season,” said Potter.

“People tell me Koppy has been improving for the past three or four years. Certainly I was very happy with him in my first season here.

“I know Iestyn was happy with him too as he ended up getting a starting spot for Wales and did very well during the Four Nations.”

Potter was also full of praise for Kear, who has joined the Bulls on a three-year deal from Crusaders.

The Bradford coach said: “Elliot Kear hardly put a foot wrong and when he’s playing outside some really good centres, I think we’ll see the best of him.

“He’s a good finisher and you could see that with the try he scored against Australia.

“He knew how much space he had to get the ball down and he did it very well.

“I’m delighted that he will playing at Bradford next season.

“I’m happy with what Koppy and Elliot have done under Iestyn and certainly there are some promising signs for Wales.

“It’s good that we’ve got another competitive international rugby league side and they will get stronger.”