JAMES Mendeika looks certain to make his debut for the Bulls against Halifax in the Summer Bash on Saturday after being included in their 19-man squad.

Mendeika, who has joined the club from Featherstone, comes into contention alongside Lucas Walshaw for the Kingstone Press Championship round-fourteen tie.

But there is no place for Dan Fleming or Samir Tahraoui while Jake Mullaney and Chev Walker are again absent through injury.

Dale Ferguson is also missing from the squad as the Bulls gear up to face their West Yorkshire rivals at Bloomfield Road.

Jimmy Lowes’ men are expected to be backed by around 2,500 fans for Saturday’s showdown.

Bulls’ 19-man squad: Adam Henry, Adam O’Brien, Adrian Purtell, Adam Sidlow, Alex Mellor, Danny Addy, Danny Williams, Epalahame Lauaki, Etu Uaisele, James Mendeika, Jay Pitts, Jean-Philippe Baile, Lee Gaskell, Lucas Walshaw, Paul Clough, Ryan Shaw, Steve Crossley, Tom Olbison, Vila Halafihi.