DAN Caprice has joined the Bulls on trial and been likened to cross-code legend Jason Robinson as he bids to win a deal at Odsal.

The speedy 26-year-old from Kent has enjoyed success on the England Sevens rugby union circuit and played for London Welsh after spells with Saracens, Biarritz and New Zealand side Northland.

Once tipped as a future England star after joining the Saracens academy in 2005, Chatham-born Caprice is predominantly a wing or full back but he can also play in the halves.

His nomadic career has also included a more recent stint in Australia and he was recommended to the Bulls by former Bradford Northern player Trevor Clark, whose son Mitch has joined the club.

Caprice, who also played for Blackheath RUFC, may feature against Leeds Rhinos in Carl Ablett's testimonial at Headingley next weekend.

Bulls managing director Steve Ferres, who recently took Aussie half-back Rhys Jacks on trial with a view to a permanent contract, said there was no timescale for Caprice's stay at Odsal.

"Dan has got good pace and good feet and you can actually liken him a bit to Jason Robinson – he can stop-start, shimmy, and then he's gone," said Ferres.

"He's got to find his level in rugby league but he has a chance because he's an outstanding athlete and has the ability to play full back, wing and half back.

"He has to develop his skills in this game but we're not seeing it as a short-term fix. We're looking at him as one for the future who could benefit us in the long term.

"We found Dan through Mitch Clark's father Trevor, who recommended him, and he will begin training with us on Monday. I'm looking forward to seeing him in our environment."

Carprice enjoyed a productive two-year spell with the England Sevens side, during which he scored 24 tries in 16 events in the HSBC World Series.

With Jake Mullaney, Ryan Shaw, Dane Nielsen, Harry Siejka and Adam Henry having departed the Bulls since the end of last season, Caprice has a chance to stake a claim for a contract.

He will be assessed in training by head coach Jimmy Lowes early next week ahead of the trip to Leeds next Sunday.

"Jimmy will make a decision on whether he thinks he's ready to play against Leeds," said Ferres.

"There is always a learning curve when you're bringing in anyone from rugby union. He has been involved in rugby league slightly in Australia over the last few months but we need to see where he is at.

"The fact he's got this outstanding pedigree, good feet and genuine pace gives us an opportunity to see if there is a long-term future for him.

"He's certainly a fine, upstanding individual who is eager to learn. He's the sort of lad you want around the place.

"It doesn't always work but you've got to look at options – and not just for this season but the season ahead too.

"There is no timescale on the trial but this is a cracking opportunity for him to put himself in the shop window with us and we'll take it from there.

"He's an outstanding athlete, first and foremost, and while that doesn't mean he will make an outstanding rugby league player, he has got plenty of attributes which make him worth looking at."