Warrington Wolves expect to face improved Wigan Warriors side

The sides meet at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in what will be The Wire's first game for more than three weeks after an outbreak of Covid-19 within the squad.

By contrast, Wigan have played three times since Warrington last took the field and all three of those games resulted in victories.

Adrian Lam's side beat Huddersfield Giants home and away before seeing off Wakefield Trinity as they attempt to get themselves back on track following an extended period of poor form.

Just four weeks ago, The Wire were convincing 40-14 winners at the DW Stadium as they piled the misery onto their neighbours.

However, Hill says he and his teammates are wary of a Wigan side out for revenge.

"I think Wigan have improved a lot since we last played them, so we have to come out firing. They’re a massively improved side but we’ll be ready," he said.

"We’ve had some time off but we’re raring to go again.

"They’ve got a few experienced players back. Clubby (Tony Clubb) has come back for them and Brad Singleton missed the game against us – they’re big for them in the pack.

"They’ll come with a lot of enthusiasm and there will be a backlash after what we did to them at the DW. We’ve got to meet fire with fire."

The Covid outbreak at the club saw away matches against Leigh Centurions and Hull KR postponed, with no guarantee that they will be rearranged.

Having only been able to have 12 players present at training last week, a larger group has been able to prepare for tonight's clash.

Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, however, Hill is determined to take the positives.

"It’s been an odd couple of weeks, but I think every team has been through it," the 33-year-old said.

"It was only a matter of time before we had to go through it.

"We can use it as a positive in that we’ve freshened up.

"We were due a week off for the Challenge Cup anyway but the boys have come back in fresh and ready for the next 10-11 games to really push on."

Hill has impressed many with his form this year, with some observers believing his decision to relinquish the captaincy to Jack Hughes in pre-season has led to much-improved displays.

The England and Great Britain international admits letting the leadership role go was "a relief" but insists his on-field role remains unchanged.

"I’m just enjoying it now. I’m at the time of my career when that’s most important," he said.

"I may not be captain anymore but my role within the team hasn’t changed. I want to go out there and lead the boys like I do every week.

"I’ll not lie, it (relinquishing the captaincy) was a bit of a relief. I had my Testimonial going on in the background and have had another child, so there was different outside pressures.

"I’m enjoying my rugby purely for what it is."