Bulls prop Craig Kopczak, pictured, is the latest member of Steve McNamara's squad to move out on loan having joined Halifax initially for a month.

Centre Jason Crookes departed for Widnes last week and Wales international Kopczak has now followed into National League One.

"It's difficult to get our younger players a game at this time of year with the Academy yet to start," said McNamara.

"This gives Craig the chance of some more experience as well as match fitness with a good side."

Kopczak, 21, has made six replacement appearances for Bradford over the last two seasons but is yet to win a start and is currently behind Joe Vagana, Andy Lynch, Sam Burgess and Matt James in the pecking order for front-row spots.

Former Leeds prop Chris Feather is also fit again after his back trouble and will soon be challenging for a place.

Kopczak joins former Bulls team-mate Andy Smith at The Shay and should debut against Whitehaven on Sunday.

Seventeen-year-old Crookes, meanwhile, made his senior debut for Widnes last Sunday, starting in the 15-8 Northern Rail Cup defeat versus Leigh.