Dragons fired up for Bulls double

Catalans Dragons will aim to secure a notable double as engage Super League high-fliers Bradford visit the south of France.

The French outfit stunned Steve McNamara's title-chasing side 29-22 at the Grattan Stadium in March and remain firmly in the hunt for play-off places.

The Bulls head to Perpignan in search of revenge and hoping to keep up the pressure on top two St Helens and Leeds but McNamara is anticipating a difficult evening. He said: "We know they are a very tough side and they have already beaten us this season at Odsal."

"They have got a good home base at the Gilbert Brutus, which is like a fortress for them," McNamara added.

"We are very well aware both individually and collectively of the threats they pose.

"If we are not at our very best we will not be coming home with the points."

Catalans finished bottom last year in their inaugural season in the competition but they are a much-improved outfit this time and have been particularly impressive at home.

Salford were thrashed 66-6 at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium a fortnight ago and Leeds, Warrington and Huddersfield have also been Perpignan victims.

Dragons coach Mick Potter, however, has tried to put all the pressure back on the Bulls by insisting the visitors must be firm favourites.

Potter said: "It's going to be a big ask. I've been watching and if they perform anything like they have been doing it's going to be very, very tough.Bradford seem to be getting more confident and I don't envisage an easy game."