Quietly confident... Close game but i just feel we edge it as a "Team". I feel the new ethos of the setup at Wigan is something other teams can only imagine. The team is settled and is being given new facets by the new setup.What ever people think of the stewardship of Noble, the stability caused by salary cap balls-ups, has created a very stable team. One interesting aspect is how will a loss affect the teams... I think a loss will affect Warrington more as they are looking to build on the cup win, and have started to believe they should win. How they deal with a loss, if they lose, will be interesting. I still feel Warrington have a house built on sand. OK they have a cup in the bag, but last season taken as a whole was not that good... Before you cough and splutter look at last seasons table... Wigan win.. and i don't care if its 1 point or 10.

The future is bright... The future is cherry and white....

Why can other clubs only 'imagine' the new ethos at Wigan? There have always been one-or-two other successful Aussie coaches in SL, have there not, and even senior players who played for Melbourne? What's the secret, then? As for your point about 'starting to believe they should win', I've lost count of the number of pie fans who've lectured us on these boards about Wire not having ambition or high standards. So now we have a few that's a weakness, too, is it? We also get regularly blasted by pies for our poor record against Saints, especially at KR, and mocked for the idea that, when we finally win there, we'll be overzealous with our celebrations, but, apparently, it will be fine if pies win do at the HJ for the first (meaningful ) time and then go ape over it.

In other words, lots of pies are hypocrites and always have been: one rule for them and another for the whole of the rest of the rugby league.

Getting a little ahead of yourself its only round 3 a loss will not be a big deal to either side its how you finish the season that counts.

Also on the other teams can only "imagine" to have a setup like Wigan sure Leeds would have something to say about that.

Built on sand? this is Smiths first full season his signings, his pre season training, his coaches.

The table says Wire above Wigan.

Well obviously....

You are a small club just about punching above your weight at the moment... But its all just a facade and you are fooling yourselves. Your shortcomings will be exposed as the season progresses...

Oh and you forgot to add that we are wind-up merchants too.... Enjoy the game

WE ARE GETTING AHEAD OF OURSELVES!!!!!!! By the same token, its only one cup matey... Perhaps you are a modern day Sheffield??? Who knows..

Anyone over six years of age would remember the regular SL wallopings we dished out to you at Wilderspool...

Warrington SL record away to Wigan P18 W2 L16 D0
Wigan SL record away to Warrington P16 W7 L8 D1

Expecting a game plan heavy on defence,with scoring drives only taken when cracks open in the opposition.
2nd half will win the game.
Wigan by 10.

0430,(AEST) Sunday morn is a DISGUSTING time to be watching an RL game

Stop with the compliments... I'm filling up...

At the end of the day it's two local rivals, both going well, and by far the biggest match of the season so far. I for one can't wait, the atmosphere should be electric and I'm hoping for a classic, everyone enjoy it!! (Wigan by 4 )

Let's ALL be realistic. All that's at stake today is two league points. All teams are a little rusty at this point in the season.

Let's start doing real comparisons after Easter when things have settled down.

Well said. I wont be too disappointed with a loss as long as its close and the team give their all. Plenty of time to settle down . This time last year we looked a much poorer side, as long as we look competitive today I will be happy.

I'm hoping for a good game myself. Neither team look to have a pack that will totally dominate the other and both have quick, pacey backs. The ingredients are all there, hopefully it will live up to it.