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St Helens survived Warrington's brave second-half comeback to win a pulsating derby at rain-lashed Knowsley Road. Having trailed 20-4 after 12 minutes of the second half, Wolves responded with three tries in eight minutes. But, despite Matt King, Ben Harrison and Chris Hicks all crossing, Wolves landed only one of four goal attempts.

It was very satisfying. They were down on our line quite a bit and we produced a massive effort in defence.   -Mick Potter

 

St Helens survived Warrington's brave second-half comeback to win a pulsating derby at rain-lashed Knowsley Road. Having trailed 20-4 after 12 minutes of the second half, Wolves responded with three tries in eight minutes. But, despite Matt King, Ben Harrison and Chris Hicks all crossing, Chris Bridge only landed one of the kicks.  

And afterwards, some commentators reckoned that Giants' 26-20 win had ended their Rhinos hoodoo. Before last Sunday Giants had lost 22 of their 23 meetings with Leeds in Super League, but that had nothing to do with a hoodoo, bogey, or anything else along those lines. The fact is, Rhinos have such a good record against Huddersfield – even after last weekend's loss – because throughout their time as Super League rivals they have had a much better team.  

St Helens have Paul Wellens, Matt Gidley and Sia Soliola back for the local derby with Warrington Wolves. Saints have won their last two home games since losing to Hull FC on the opening day of the season. Warrington are again minus skipper Lee Briers as Tony Smith's men look to keep up the pressure on leaders Wigan.  

SAINTS are at full strength for Friday's Super League meeting with Challenge Cup holders Warrington Wolves. Tony Puletua, Paul Wellens, Matt Gidley and Sia Soliola are all included in Mick Potter's 19-man squad. The squad is: Paul Wellens, Ade Gardner, Matt Gidley, Sia Soliola,Francis Meli, Leon Pryce, Kyle Eastmond, Keiron Cunningham, James Graham, Tony Puletua, Jon Wilkin, Chris Flannery, James Roby, Bryn Hargreaves, Scott Moore Paul Clough, Chris Dean, Gary Wheeler, Maurie Fa'asavalu.  

Former Bradford and Leeds player Iestyn Harris believes Warrington Wolves have the ability to win Super League XV. Following Friday night's 33-8 victory over Bradford, the Wolves lie second in Super League with 10 points - the same total as leaders Wigan. "Warrington have finally realised they are one of the top teams," Harris told the BBC's Super League Show. "They have top players, who are very skilful. They can go on to win the Super League title."

Warrington have finally realised they are one of the top teams   -Iestyn Harris

 

Warrington Wolves could be without skipper Lee Briars for a fourth consecutive game when they travel to St Helens on Friday. But coach Tony Smith insists they can cope without the 31-year-old stand-off, having won the three games he has missed with an ankle injury. He said: "I haven't ruled him out but he'd have to improve drastically.  

Former Bradford and Leeds player Iestyn Harris believes Warrington Wolves have the ability to win Super League XV. Following Friday night's 33-8 victory over Bradford, the Wolves lie second in Super League with 10 points - the same total as leaders Wigan. "Warrington have finally realised they are one of the top teams," Harris told the BBC's Super League Show. "They have top players, who are very skilful. They can go on to win the Super League title."

Warrington have finally realised they are one of the top teams   -Iestyn Harris

 

Warrington Wolves moved level on points with leaders Wigan again at the top of Super League XV after coming from behind to beat Bradford Bulls. Bradford were 8-6 up at the break after tries from Andy Lynch and Paul Sykes either side of Richie Myler's solo effort for Warrington. But the Wolves responded well, running in five tries after the break.