Brian Noble may recall Alex Wilkinson from his loan spell at Hull if injuries hit the Bulls this weekend.

The Challenge Cup winners face three games in a week without four international stars and may need the extra body if fresh injuries are picked up in this weekend's trip to Castleford.

"We are really creaking at the moment," said Noble, who is without Karl Pratt, Stuart Fielden, Mick Withers and skipper Robbie Paul.

"We still have four world-class players out of the team and we may have to bring him back Alex Wilkinson if needed."

The centre or winger has spent more than a month at the KC Stadium and is currently on a week-to-week deal which could be annulled at any time.

And Noble has no concerns about throwing the

20-year-old, who was also on loan to Huddersfield

earlier in the year, into Super League action for the Bulls.

"Alex is a talented player and could do a job for us if need be," added Noble.

"We are not calling for him back yet, but we will review the situation after the Castleford game."

Meanwhile, Bulls Senior Academy take on Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at Odsal tonight.

Bulls, top of the table by two points, will include Chris Bridge, Jamie Langley and Stuart Reardon in their side for the clash which kicks off at 7.30.