Iestyn Harris isn't expecting to win his way into Bulls fans' affections just by turning up at Odsal tomorrow.

The former Leeds Rhinos favourite accepts that he has a battle on his hands to become truly embraced by the Bradford public but he knows that ultimately he will be judged on his performance.

"I don't think anybody can expect the fans to embrace them straight away," said Harris.

"You've got to work hard and earn their respect. That's what I'm hoping to do. It's going to be a long road but I feel I've got the ability to do it."

And Harris hasn't been dwelling on what sort of reception he'll receive when walks out of the home team dressing room for the first time.

"I've not thought about it. I won't be concentrating on that, I'll just be concentrating on the game and trying to play well. That's all there is to it."

At 6.05pm tomorrow the eyes of pretty much the entire British rugby league public will be on him but Harris insists he isn't fazed by the thought at all. Nor has he been affected by the media attention his return to the game has attracted.

"I've had it most of my career so I can pretty much live with it," he said.

"I've tried to keep myself away from it because I've got a lot to learn. It is a little bit different than when I transferred to Wales because Wales is a bit more like a goldfish bowl. Here I've just tried to keep away from it all. I live away from where I play so it's good to be able to get away from things.

"I am just going to do what is important - work hard in training and try to do well in the games. I won't be thinking about any outside factors. It's not something you can let affect you. You've just got to go out there and do the best you can, and that's what I'll do.

"I am just looking forward to getting on the field now."