Wigan coach Stuart Raper admitted his side are underdogs for Sunday's Challenge Cup semi-final clash with the Bulls.

The Warriors will be without stars Andy Farrell, Brett Dallas, Mick Cassidy and Steven Wild for the tie at Huddersfield's McAlpine Stadium with Raper admitting "whoever is fit, is available."

The cup-holders, who were hammered by Bradford in the 2001 Grand Final 18 months ago, have struggled this season, with a home defeat to London Broncos and a thumping by Hull in their latest outings.

"Everyone has written us off and the odds are really stacked against us," said Raper at a press conference at the JJB Stadium yesterday.

"But I am okay with that. Things were tough for us in the final last year and we got through that.

"We are without some key players and it is a big ask for those lads coming through but we will go out there and do our best."

Raper has been forced to put out a young side all season and his side sit only sixth in Super League with just three wins.

"Bradford are going to come out and try and hit us hard early on. That is the way they play and we can expect more of the same on Sunday."