Former Leeds coach Tony Smith makes his first return to Headingley since taking charge at Warrington on Saturday determined to get one over his old club.

Smith led the Rhinos to two Super League titles before leaving at the end of the 2007 season to concentrate full-time on his duties as England coach.

He returned to the club scene with the Wolves in March - and lost to the Rhinos in his first match in charge - hoping to replicate some of his previous success.

Under his guidance Warrington have established themselves as play-off contenders with only four defeats in their last 14 outings.

Smith said: "It's always nice to go to Headingley, I've been made to feel welcome whenever I've gone back.

"I had four great years there and I always talk about the atmosphere Headingley produces in big games - it is great to participate in them whichever side of the fence you are sitting on.

"It always brings the best out in both teams and we will look forward to it.

"We'll be doing our best to get under their skin this weekend."

Leeds went on to retain the Super League crown won under Smith in 2007 as Brian McClennan successfully took over last year.

They are well positioned to repeat the feat again, although, having closed a four-point gap on leaders St Helens, they slipped up as Wigan ended their six-match winning run last week.

"Leeds are doing their own thing to continue success and it's fantastic for them, they are a fantastic club," Smith added.

"I've always wished them well - except for this weekend.

"Leeds was a place looking for success, a bit like Warrington.

"That's why I am happy to be here. We are all working hard for that to come whether that's in the near future or not too distant future."

Warrington ended a two-match losing run by thrashing Salford 62-20 last week, although victory came at a cost with Paul Wood breaking a leg. Centre Matt King has since suffered a hamstring injury in training and will miss the trip.

Leeds' loss at Wigan was compounded by the news Danny Buderus had broken his leg but they hope to welcome back Matt Diskin and Brent Webb.

Saturday's other match sees Catalans Dragons attempt to get their play-off bid back on track as they host bottom side Celtic Crusaders in Perpignan.

The Dragons have lacked consistency all season and last week's loss at Huddersfield left them four points below the play-off places.

Coach Kevin Walters has not yet given up hope of making the top eight but he admits form needs to improve.

Walters said: "It is a very important match for us, just to keep that glimmer of hope alive.

"We just want to finish the season off with a bit of consistency, which we haven't been able to do all year. If nothing else we want to do that.

"If that's good enough, then it is, but if not we'll just have to take our medicine.

"It is important we win this weekend and let our results look after themselves. Where that gets us to, we don't really know."

Three wins in their previous four games had lifted Dragons' morale ahead of last week's trip but the manner of their 36-12 defeat at the Galpharm Stadium irritated Walters.

"It was very disappointing," he said. "Huddersfield played some good football but we were probably our own worst enemies.

"We got away to a bit of a flyer then fell in a heap. The second half didn't really happen for us.

"We were a bit disjointed and made a lot of mistakes you just can't do at this level."

The Crusaders, looking for only their fourth win this season, are hampered by injuries, with Mark Dalle Court, Josh Hannay, Damien Quinn and Jace Van Dijk all ruled out in addition to long-term casualties Aled James, Tony Duggan and Darren Mapp.

Coach John Dixon said: "There is a severe injury crisis at our club right now and, as we have a small squad, we have to manage the injury toll as best we can.

"We felt that taking these players to France when they are all attempting to recover from injuries would be counterproductive."