STEVE Price wants his Warrington Wolves side to be “tough and resilient” while still being “attractive to watch.”

The former St George Illawarra boss has been confirmed as Tony Smith’s replacement, signing a two-year deal with the club.

Price leaves his role as assistant coach to Shane Flanagan at Cronulla Sharks to take up his position with The Wire and says he is “grateful” for the opportunity.

“I'm excited to be heading to the UK and being part of the Warrington Wolves for 2018,” he said.

“I'm grateful to be leading this great club with such a passionate fan base and prestigious history.

“I endeavour to build a tough and resilient football team, that will be attractive to watch and will enhance the Wire brand.

“I'm looking forward to working with the Warrington Wolves Board, CEO, office and playing group as well as getting to know the supportive Wire community.”

Flanagan highlighted Price as a key part of the Sharks team that won the NRL Premiership in 2016.

“Steve’s passion and work ethic will be a great addition to the Wolves and his desire to succeed will be the driver behind his professionalism,” he said.

“Steve has played an important role at the Cronulla Sharks over the last three years and was integral part of Premiership winning side in 2016.

“His knowledge and support has been invaluable for me as head coach and I know the playing group here at the Sharks will be disappointed to see him leave.”

Price also won a Premiership as an assistant coach to Wayne Bennett at St George in 2010 before taking over from him as head coach two years later.

Bennett, now in charge of Brisbane Broncos and the England national side, says he has “no doubts” Price will be a success at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

“It was a pleasure to work with Steve, he is a good person as well as a very good coach,” he said.

“When I joined the Dragons in 2009, he was the only staff member I retained and we went on to lead the team to a Premiership win in 2010.

“I have no doubt he’ll do a good job at Warrington; everyone speaks very highly of him within the game.”