Monie's hooray for Henry!

That is the warning from Wigan Warriors coach John Monie prior to the Silk Cut Challenge Cup clash.

The talented Kiwi had an 'off-day' by his own high standards in the quarter-final against St Helens but Monie is convinced he will be back to his best as the hot favourites look for a Wembley return.

Monie explained: "Henry played well with the ball in his hands against Keighley but then didn't train, because of a calf strain, until the Friday before we played St Helens.

"I thought he was very tentative with the ball in his hands but I was still not tempted to bring him off the field. It was a tight game and he is a guy who can get across the line and worry the best of defences.

"He has worked very hard this time and I am happy with his preparation. I am sure everybody will see a much better performance." Former Broncos prop-forward Tony Mestrov switched camps in the close season but says his former association with the capital based club will not make any difference tomorrow.

"I will approach it like I approach any other side with good preparation and concentrating on getting my own own game right.

"I feel London are just another team, I think that is the way you have to approach it. There is a lot of pressure for my position from the bench and I have to perform every week.

"It seems strange getting close to Wembley so early in the season, but we have to look to Sunday first."

London have included Tulsen Tollett at stand-off in their line-up after he was released by RU side Harlequins.

Wigan: Radlinski, Robinson, Moore, Connolly, Bell, Paul, Smith, Holgate, McCormack, Mestrov, Betts, Haughton, Farrell. Subs: Gilmour, O'Connor, Cowie, Cassidy.

London Broncos: Mardon, Offiah, Timu, Ryan, Fatnowna; Tollett, Chapman, Young, Beazley, Carroll, Gill, Retchless, Matterson. Subs: Toshack, D Higgins, Best, Dunford.

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