SHOULD Warrington Wolves knock Widnes Vikings out of the play-offs tomorrow, Saturday, they are already a little clearer on who their next opponents would be.

As a consequence of Wigan Warriors' 57-4 hammering of Huddersfield Giants last night, Wolves no longer face the prospect of a trip to the DW Stadium next week.

If St Helens defeat Castleford Tigers in their play-offs encounter tonight, then Wolves would head to fourth-placed finishers Cas on Thursday or Friday night.

However, if Saints lose to Cas tonight, then Wolves would travel to Huddersfield on either Thursday or Friday.

First things first though, and that means overcoming Widnes Vikings at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday, kick off 2.45pm.

Wolves' player of the year Chris Hill is confiident Wolves can progress if the team reproduces aspects of the play it has shown in recent tough battles with St Helens and Wigan Warriors.

“We need to maintain the form we showed against St Helens and the first half against Wigan Warriors,” said Hill.

“If we can control the ball like we know we can then we’re good enough to make the Grand Final.

“Meeting teams like Huddersfield, Castleford, St Helens and Wigan in recent weeks has really helped us physically and mentally prepare for the play-offs.”

Nobody at Wolves is taking Vikings lightly though.

This is the first time Vikings have featured in the Super League play-offs and Hill is expecting an extra-special effort from their 'derby' arch-rivals.

“We know Widnes are going to be tough opposition,” said Hill.

“We’ve beaten each other this season so nobody has the upper hand. We know they’ve got some dangerous players but we’ll be concentrating on our own game and what we need to do to come out on top.

“We’re ready for what Widnes have to throw at us. The loser goes out so it’s going to be two teams really going for it fighting to progress to the next stage.

“Knockout rugby league makes me nervous. I get butterflies before every game.”

Vikings, who finished eighth on the ladder and reached the Challenge Cup semi finals in their best summer season in the top flight, are happy with the underdogs tag going into Saturday's 'do or die' battle.

Influential half back Kevin Brown, who this week became the first Widnes player to be named in the Super League Dream Team, said: “I remember signing for Widnes and everyone saying how daft I was joining a club that would never feature in the play-offs.

“I’ve been really proud to be part of this club. (Chairman) Steve O’Connor and (coach) Denis Betts really sold it to me.

“This is the biggest game of the season for us. It will be loud and intense for the whole of the 80 minutes. It’s a good reward for being consistent throughout the year.

“We’re confident going into this as underdogs and very rarely get mentioned as favourites.

“Hopefully we can take some of the lessons learned from big games like the semi-final and make it right against Warrington. We’re looking at going there, getting the result and moving on to the next team.

“It’s a huge 'derby' with plenty at stake. Both sets of fans are very passionate which will create an amazing atmosphere in the stands. This is something me and the rest of the squad have been looking forward to.”

Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased from £19.50 for adults, £13.50 for concessions and £5 for juniors and are available by calling 08448 111176.

Tickets for the First Utility Super League Grand Final, played at Old Trafford on Saturday October 11 (6.00pm) are available from as little as £20. To purchase your tickets, visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call 0844 856 1113.