WITH Bradford Bulls running away with the Super League title Wigan Warriors boss Eric Hughes is already gearing up for the return of the Aussies.

The Central Park outfit were the only team to record a success in Australia and are hoping to improve on that in the return later this month.

Hughes has set his side targets in the three games in between the World Club Championship. He was delighted with the thrashing of Sheffield Eagles last week but his side face a much more daunting task at London Broncos tonight.

"We have set ourselves particular targets and I was pleased that we did not concede a try against Sheffield. The Broncos and Paris next week contain mainly Australian players so it is ideal preparation for the return games.

"Bradford have had an incredible run and I can't see them losing the title now. We are still 100 per cent focused on Super League but are looking ahead to the Australian games and also will be giving youngsters such as Lee Gilmore and Paul Johnson a run-out.

"London have established themselves as one of the best sides and did well in Australia. They are particularly difficult to beat at home and Shaun Edwards and Martin Offiah will want to do well against their old club."

Andy Johnson is ruled out with a hamstring and Paul Koloi takes over the wing berth, while Nigel Wright's groin strain is still not 100 per cent and he will not be risked.

Stuart Lester has been fined £100 and suspnded for two matches after being found guilty of a high tackle after being put on report in the Sheffield game.

Team: Cardiss, Koloi, Radlinski, Connolly, Robinson, Paul, Smith, O'Connor, Talbot, Hansen, Haughton, Cassidy, Farrell. Subs: Holgate, Tallec, Johnson P, Gilmour.

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