Warriors can battle back into contention with double header
The 2013 champions handed their title rivals a head start.
LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP) - Matty Bowen is the first to admit Wigan Warriors were slow out of the blocks this season but the Australian full-back believes a hectic Easter period provides the perfect opportunity to get things back on track.
With just one victory in their opening four Super League clashes, the 2013 champions handed their title rivals a head start.
Two wins in their last three have begun to right the ship but a hectic April - beginning with this weekend s double header - will be the real acid test.
Reigning Super League champions St Helens are first up on Friday night before Wigan visit Salford Red Devils and the in-form Rangi Chase on Monday.
Former North Queensland Cowboys man Bowen, now in his second season with Wigan, is relishing the challenge.
"We play four games in just under two weeks," he said.
"It can get tough but if we can win all four games then it will put us in a good position.
"It wasn t the start to the season that we wanted but we have just been taking it game by game and not looking too far ahead. It will be a good test on Friday - games like this always are.
"It will be no different to any game against St Helens - whether it s just a friendly or a Good Friday game. Last year they did the same thing and started off well. They got beaten at the weekend and will be looking to turn things around. They will be looking for a big game against us.
"I m enjoying myself here. I think the family is enjoying it and the footy has been great. I just need to get that confidence back and start playing some good footy.
"I just wanted to see how I got along in the first year - the people were great, the club was great and obviously the boys are good as well. It made my decision a lot easier."
Elsewhere, Terry Campese gave Hull KR a boost ahead of their derby clash with Hull FC by putting pen to paper with a new deal until 2017.
Rovers, who also take on Huddersfield Giants on Monday, have won two of their last three outings and former Canberra Raiders half-back Campese has been in inspired form.
"This club is definitely going places and I m glad to be a part of it," he said.
"I ve really enjoyed my time here since arriving in the New Year. The coaching staff have been excellent, the boys are a tight-knit group and I couldn t ask for it to have run any smoother to be honest.
"That made it an easy decision in that I know what I ve got here at Hull KR, how good the club is and how mad the fans are."
Fetuli Tanaloa is wary of Rovers threat on Thursday night, before he and Hull FC travel to St Helens on Monday.
"The derby games are the best games to play in, anywhere in rugby league," said the former South Sydney Rabbitohs man.
"There will be plenty of passion and pride on show this week and we know we need to make sure we get the win."
Thursday
Hull FC v Hull KR, Wakefield Wildcats v Catalans Dragons, Widnes Vikings v Warrington Wolves
Friday
Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors v St Helens, Huddersfield Giants v Salford Red Devils
Monday
Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers, Hull KR v Huddersfield Giants, Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Wildcats, Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors, St Helens v Hull FC, Catalans Dragons v Widnes Vikings
