Karl Pryce was given a run-out for the Bulls under-20s side tonight as they slipped to a heavy defeat against a classy Wigan outfit at Odsal.

The Bradford-born wing, 25, lined up as an over-age player in the centres and played until early in the second half of the 46-14 reverse as he looks to force his way into first-team contention.

Pryce rejoined the Bulls during the close season on a one-year deal but a hamstring injury had reduced him to the sidelines until last night.

He set up one of Sam Wood’s two tries as Marcus Elliott also touched down for Bradford, who had Danny Addy lining up at loose forward.