World Cup hopeful Michael Platt fears he won't get back in the Bulls side following his troublesome hamstring injury.

The flair full back won rave reviews last season, scoring 14 tries and winning a call-up to Great Britain's squad for the series against New Zealand.

He has looked to build on that this time around but following a difficult start missed the last three games after pulling up during a man-of-the-match display in Perpignan.

Platt hopes to return against former club Castleford on Sunday but realises the performances of stand-in rookie Dave Halley, 21, may see him stuck on the sidelines even longer.

"Dave went really well against Leeds and again versus Quins," he said.

"He is a good player and I'm not taking anything for granted.

"Just because I might be fit again doesn't mean I'll get the spot back.

"I might not get selected. We'll have to wait and see."

Halley's exciting performance was one of few plus points emerging from the Rhinos humiliation and the pacy Wales international was equally assured on Easter Monday.

Platt, who turned 24 on Sunday, is itching to get the chance to return to the fray though, having twice come close, failing fitness tests the day before Bradford's last two games.

He has endured a frustrating Easter and said: "It's always hard with hamstrings to work out when you will be ready. I wasn't for Leeds or Quins but I should be this week and it'd be great to be back to play Cas.

"I missed out due to injury when we played them in the cup last year and it'd be disappointing to do the same again.

"I've a few old friends down there and it's always fun facing your mates but most of all I just want to get playing again."

Platt left Castleford following their relegation from Super League in 2006, joining Bradford in a £10,000 deal.