Vainikolo prepares for derby farewell

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The giant Bradford winger makes his 152nd and final appearance - at least in Super League - against fierce derby rivals Leeds at Headingley Carnegie before joining Guinness Premiership outfit Gloucester on a three-year contract next week after five-and-a-half glittering years with the Bulls.

Vainikolo, who has notched an incredible 148 tries for the club, said: "I want to beat Leeds for the Bradford fans because the support they've given me ever since I arrived here has been unbelievable."

He added: "We've won every trophy going and that's great for the club, but perhaps the best memory I'll take with me is being a favourite of the fans.

"They've always been behind really behind me, they've given me a lot of love and taken me to their hearts. God gave me the talent to use it the way he wanted me to use it.

"Without God I wouldn't be here now, but the fans have always been there for me too and I'll never forget that. Scoring a try against Leeds would mean a lot but getting the points is more important."