Wednesday 17 February 2016 16:41, UK
Shaun Wane is hoping Wigan Warriors can exact revenge on Brisbane Broncos for their golden point extra-time defeat in last year's World Club Challenge Series.
The Warriors were beaten 14-12 by the Broncos on home soil last February, with Corey Parker scoring a decisive penalty after the match had ended 12-12 in normal time.
Ahead of Saturday's match at the DW Stadium, Wane says he is well aware of the task facing his side and has challenged them to overcome a "very strong" Brisbane team.
"For long periods of last year's game we dominated and did a good job on Brisbane," the Warriors head coach told Sky Sports News HQ.
"But I am under no illusions, we need to be better this year, they've got some good individual athletes and we are looking forward to the game on Saturday.
"The three teams that have come over from the NRL are all fantastic teams. I am sure Brian [McDermott] and Keiron [Cunningham] at Leeds and St Helens will do a fantastic job on their respective days, but the only thing I am concerned about is Wigan getting the win against a very strong Brisbane team.
"They've got some real good quality, but so have we and we owe them one for last year. They were good last year, but I thought we were good for the win, apart from the decision at the end."
The Warriors followed up their opening-day success against Catalans Dragons by claiming victory at Huddersfield Giants last Friday.
Despite his side's 100 per cent start to the campaign, Wane admits the players are yet to match his high standards.
"I wasn't happy. We have had two wins, but we have not been at our best. Detail in our skill is what we pride ourselves on, but it wasn't to my standard," he added.
"We will improve, the conditions on Saturday are going to be tough, but they are going to be tough for Brisbane as well.
"Our skill needs to improve, how we finish our sets and having good field positions in this sort of weather is really important. Those are the things we are trying to work on with the players this week."
Wane will also come up against the newly-appointed England head coach Wayne Bennett.
Bennett was confirmed as Steve McNamara's successor on February 2, signing a two-year contract with the Rugby Football League, but he will also continue in his role with Brisbane.
When asked whether he felt Bennett would have one eye on Wigan's English players, Wane said: "I spoke to him yesterday, he is a pretty focused guy. He is one of the best coaches in the world, if not the best and I think he is too professional for that.
"He'll want Brisbane to come all this way and put on a performance and beat us again. I am looking forward to pitting myself against an outstanding coach."
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