Last meeting: Wolves 24 Rovers 12, March 22 2009. Paul Johnson touched down twice, Ben Harrison, Michael Monaghan and Matt King claimed a try apiece and Chris Hicks kicked two goals to snap a 10-game losing streak.

Record versus Rovers in Super League: Played 8, won 6, drew 0, lost 2, points scored 289, points against 178.

Coach: Justin Morgan.

Form guide - Rovers’ last five games: Catalans (H) won 44-10, Harlequins (A) won 32-12, Huddersfield (H) lost 30-8, Hull FC (A) won 18-14, Celtic (H) won 32-6.

Team for last match: Shaun Briscoe; Peter Fox, Jake Webster, Kris Welham, Liam Colbon; Paul Cooke, Michael Dobson; Scott Wheeldon, Ben Fisher, Mick Vella; Clint Newton, Ben Galea, Scott Murrell. Subs: Daniel Fitzhenry, David Mills, Makali Aizue, Jason Netherton.

Team news: Veteran duo Nick Fozzard and Stanley Gene are both hoping to return after missing Saturday’s win against Catalans with bicep injuries.

Links with Rovers: Prop Nick Fozzard played two years with Wolves, while Jake Webster and Clint Newton played with Matt King at Melbourne Storm.

Danger man: Michael Dobson has been one of Super League’s star performers this season and his accurate boot is key to Rovers’ chances.

Referee: Richard Silverwood