WARRINGTON Wolves are back in action after two weeks off today, but their task is an extremely tough one.

They cross the English Channel to take on Catalans Dragons this afternoon – can they get on the flight home with two valuable points?

Warrington Wolves head coach on Catalans Dragons clash

Here's a bit of what Wire boss Daryl Powell had to say about the game at yesterday's pre-match press conference...

> Click here to read everything Daryl Powell said in his pre-match press conference

Catalans Dragons vs Warrington Wolves match info

WHAT TIME IS KICK OFF?

Today’s match gets underway at 5pm UK time (6pm local time).

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The Stade Gilbert Brutus

IS IT ON TV?

As part of the Dragons’ broadcast deal with French channel beIN Sports, Sky Sports will be picking up the game to show live.

Coverage starts at 4.55pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena.

IF I’M IN FRANCE, CAN I STILL GET TICKETS?

The Wire have confirmed that more than 500 tickets have been sold to Warrington supporters via the club themselves.

However, fans without tickets can still buy them from the Stade Gilbert Brutus ticket windows prior to kick off.

> Click here to take a look at our gallery of fans who have travelled to France for the game

WHAT IS THE LATEST TEAM NEWS?

At his pre-match press conference yesterday, head coach Daryl Powell confirmed Stefan Ratchford would return to the Wire starting team this afternoon.

He will start in the halves after missing the past two games with a quad injury, with Josh Thewlis remaining at full-back.

> Click here to read Powell's full thoughts on Stefan Ratchford's return to the side

Gareth Widdop (glute) looks set to come back into contention against St Helens on Thursday while Jack Hughes (shoulder), James Harrison and Greg Minkin (both ACL) remain longer-term absentees.

Wire squad: Matty Ashton, Joe Bullock, Josh Charnley, Daryl Clark, Jason Clark, Mike Cooper, Ben Currie, Matt Davis, Riley Dean, Oliver Holmes, Toby King, Ellis Longstaff, Billy Magoulias, Peter Mata'utia, Robbie Mulhern, Joe Philbin, Stefan Ratchford, Josh Thewlis, Danny Walker, George Williams, Connor Wrench

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Stefan Ratchford will start in the halves for Warrington Wolves. Picture by Mike Boden

Catalans look set to receive a massive boost with the return of Sam Tomkins from a fractured fibula.

The England captain and reigning Man of Steel is back in the Dragons’ 21-man squad, as is Melbourne Storm-bound forward Joe Chan.

However, head coach Steve McNamara is still without a few key men including half-back Josh Drinkwater, forward Mike McMeeken and centres Dean Whare and Samisoni Langi.

Dragons squad: Arthur Mourgue, Tom Davies, Fouad Yaha, Mitchell Pearce, Gil Dudson, Michael McIlorum, Julian Bousquet, Matt Whitley, Benjamin Garcia, Alrix Da Costa, Benjamin Jullien, Paul Seguier, Mickael Goudemand, Matthieu Laguerre, Arthur Romano, Tyrone May, Dylan Napa, Jordan Dezaria, Joe Chan, Sam Kasiano, Sam Tomkins

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Sam Tomkins looks set to return for Catalans today. Picture by SWPix.com

WHO IS THE REFEREE?

Liam Moore will take charge of tonight’s game, with Ben Thaler serving as video referee.

WHAT ARE THE LATEST ODDS?

Perhaps unsurprisingly given they have won all of their Super League home games this season, Catalans are favourites with Super League sponsors Betfred for victory today.

A home win is a 2-5 shot, with a Wire victory available at odds of 21-10.

In the first tryscorer market, Dragons wingers Fouad Yaha and Tom Davies are joint-favourites at 8-1 followed by Wire pair Josh Charnley and Matty Ashton, who are both at 10s.

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Alongside fellow winger Josh Charnley, Matty Ashton is the shortest-priced Wire player in the first tryscorer market. Picture by Mike Boden

WARRINGTON GUARDIAN COVERAGE

As always, we will be providing live text coverage of all the action from the Stade Gilbert Brutus as it happens via our ‘Matchday Live’ blog.

Tune in from around 3.30pm for build-up followed by live in-play updates as they happen, with post-match reaction to follow in the immediate aftermath and throughout the weekend.

Keep it with us for the most in-depth coverage at warringtonguardian.co.uk