Patrick Ah Van isn’t interested in half measures – the big Kiwi has come to England to win championships.

A winter signing from New Zealand Warriors, Ah Van is fast becoming a fans’ favourite at Odsal ahead of a likely debut in Sunday’s curtain-raiser against Leeds.

But despite being modest about his own prospects, the 22-year-old utility back sees no reason why the Bulls shouldn’t aim high.

He said: “We’ve got a good squad and we’re going out to try and achieve. You want to win championships, you never go out to come second.

“My personal goal is just to play consistently and give the coaches no reason to drop me.

“I just train hard and I’m happy to be out on the field. I just give my best for the boys and for the fans.

“I think it will be tough playing first grade week in, week out.

“I just have to look after the injuries because I always seem to get injured but the coaches have done a good job with me so far.”

Pre-season performance should be enough to earn Ah Van a spot in the starting line-up at Millennium Magic but where he will play is a lot more uncertain.

Deployed at wing, centre, stand-off and full back in the Bulls’ friendlies, he offers genuine cover across the back-line.

“We have a strong back-line and everyone has to fight to get in there,” said Ah Van.

“I like playing wherever but if I had to pick it would be centre or wing. I grew up playing centre so that’s what I know.

“Playing all those positions is a lot to think about but it’s all right.

“Once you know one position, especially in the halves, you’ve got to know what everyone does.”

Ah Van admits the transition to regular first-grade action will be tough after making just one NRL appearance for the Warriors last year.

That still pales in comparison to the difficulty of leaving home – and being separated from his young daughter.

“Leaving my family behind has been the hardest thing,” said Ah Van.

“My little daughter is back in New Zealand. She’s going to turn two in May so she’s still really young.

“She’s missing her dad but my mum tells me stories about what she’s doing and I’m trying to speak to her every day.

“Hopefully she’ll be able to come and join me, I’m just trying to sort it out with my mum.

“But the move’s been good anyway. I’m loving it and it’s been good for me.”