IESTYN Harris steps on to the Wilderspool turf tonight for the first time since his £375,000 transfer to Leeds.

And the Great Britain stand off, who is now thrilling the big crowds over at Headingley, is hoping for a warm reception from the terraces.

"It will be interesting to see how the crowd and the players react," he says.

"I will get a few digs but I will just be concentrating on getting a result for Leeds."

Harris was Warrington's prize possession when he left in April following eight months of bitter wrangling.

He had his heart set on a move to champions St. Helens, but when the lengthy on-off deal was finally called off, Leeds boss Dean Bell moved in.

Harris has since helped the Rhinos to second place in the Stones Super League table as the club enjoys one of its best seasons in recent years.

In contrast, Warrington are languishing fourth from bottom and are desperate to get another win under their belt before jetting to Australia tomorrow for phase two of the World Club Championship.

"We know we are in for a real fight," says Harris.

"Warrington need the two points and it won't be easy for us to get a victory."

The Welshman, who has just turned 21, insists he has no bad feeling towards Warrington, infact he still supports them!

"I always look to see how they are doing. I hope they can pick up for the rest of the season and come back strongly next year - so long as they finish one place below us."

Wolves coach Darryl Van de Velde joined the club on the same week Harris signed for Leeds.

He believes things might have worked out differently had the two met before the deal had gone through.

"I would have done everything I could to have kept him here," he says.

"Money can't buy players like Iestyn. There are not many world class players around in the stand off position. If you look at people like Walters and Daley - he is up there with them.

"But the decision was already made when I got here. It is no use looking back."

Van de Velde's team selection is hampered again by injuries.

Jon Roper is struggling with an ankle injury for tonight's game, kick-off 7.30pm.

Second rower Tony Tatupu has a similar problem while prop Mark Hilton has a groin strain.

Van de Velde will delay naming his team until later today.

Tonight's game is not on Sky Sports. The Wolves Academy clash with Leeds will take place at 4.45pm.

The Colin Tomkin's Jazz Ensemble will provide the pre-match entertainment from 6.50pm.

Tickets for the game can be purchased from the club's theme shop until 1pm

Warrington will be holding a fan club open evening on Tuesday at the Touchdown Club, 7.30pm start.

The object of the evening is to relaunch the Wolves' fan club and find out what supporters want from it.

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