Thorough preparation will be the key as the Bulls bid to extend their winning run to eight games at Odsal tomorrow.

That's the view of inspirational hooker Jimmy Lowes as he gets ready for what promises to be his side's stiffest examination to date against Castleford Tigers tomorrow.

Fresh from the 60-2 rout of Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants last weekend Lowes says: "It will be a completely different task for us.

"They are a quality side and they always give us a hard game. We have to prepare well in every department and if we do that we will win."

Lowes' tussle with opposite number Aaron Raper - brother of Tigers coach Stuart - promises to be one of the highlight of the West Yorkshire derby.

Lowes said: "People liken him in style to myself. We certainly both like to take control of any situation he is a player I rate.

"He came over from Australia last year and he has done really well."

But Lowes is aware of the threat the Tigers pose right across the field after two titanic struggles last season.

The Bulls needed a late penalty by Steve McNamara to score an 18-18 draw in the away tussle last May and their 100 per cent home record was in severe danger in the return at Odsal in July.

The Bulls were behind for long spells and after hauling themselves back from 12-0 down they still trailed deep into the second-half.

A brilliant effort by Robbie Paul launched them on the comeback trail though and seven minutes from time it was Lowes himself who broke Castleford hearts.

Receiving the ball five yards out he somehow managed to force his way through a clutch of Tigers defenders for the 100th try of his career.

It could hardly have been better timed and propelled the Bulls to a 24-22 success.

Lowes said: "They have made a habit of making things tough for us and after the start we have made the incentive is there to knock us down.

"We will particularly have to watch Danny Orr but we are looking forward to another challenge."

It will certainly be the Tigers doing most of the worrying especially after the margin of the Bulls victory at Huddersfield last week.

"It was quite a hard game for us early on but I was delighted with the end result and the way we finished the game.

"I thought Henry Paul was tremendous.

"Brian McDermott was another big influence. He is playing for most of the 80 minutes and taking us forward so well. He really inspires everyone round him."

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