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JON Wilkin reckons the next two matches could prove to be pivotal moments of the season so far.

Saints take on Warrington in Super League on Saturday before facing Leeds in the Challenge Cup Semi Final at the Galpharm a week later.

And the 26-year-old suggests that winning both matches would set the season up nicely.

“It is a massive fortnight and could, probably, shape our season,” he said. “If you look at the Warrington game, it is an opportunity to prove we are coming into some good form at this time of the season. It also gives us the opportunity to continue to build the momentum from what we thought was a good performance last Sunday at Wakefield.

“And the Semi Final gives us an opportunity to get back to Wembley again and that is something we are very keen to do.

“Our attachment to the cup comes from winning it over the last few years and you kinda take ownership of it. You feel like you are being cheated out of it when you watch two other teams in the final instead of you.

“When I watched last year’s final I still got the same emotions in the build up, but you quickly realise you are sat on the couch and not at the game. The Semi Final is a big game, but we would place no more emphasis on it than we normally would though.”

But before Saints' trip to the Galpharm, they have the small matter of a local derby against the Wolves – a team Saints have only lost to once in the Super League era.

“I don’t think there’s anything to that record, we probably revel in big game atmospheres as we have experience in them,” Wilkin added. “That could be one of the reasons but it’s not something we think about.

“Warrington have proved this year they have consistency in the league and that’s probably what they didn’t have last year. They have reached their potential and in the league they underachieved last year, especially when you look at their squad.

“You can see the cohesion in the squad that is paying off. Warrington have become a team this year rather than a collection of individuals.

“We need a big game and there’s no better chance to show we are in good form than at Warrington on Saturday.”

Matt D says:
Warrington will crumble again. Someone needs to tell them the game is 80 minutes long!!!! COME ON U SAINTS

big red says:
i be sat in wolves end with me saints shirt on hope we smash em!!

Paul says:
Good luck for the next two matches. We're behind you all the way.

Diane says:
I agree that the next two games will shape our season. I'm hoping that Saints can pull out all the stops and win them both so that our season ends up looking a lot better than last season did by this time! C'mon you Saints!

mike h says:
Do us proud tomorrow lads - we're right behind you!

Jonathan says:
Next to games for Warrington are big games and they will crumble

craig says:
come on saints! good result last week. if we beat his scum tomorrow we can go level points! do your selves proud and do what we do best! WIN

Twister says:
The main aim is to beat Leeds, then win @ Wembly.There is no bad Saints side. some are better than others. BELIEVE

valley saint says:
From now until 6-45 they are worry-ton,coz they know the big red V is about to show up.Play up SAINTS,they know whats coning so dont let them down

Les Boyd says:
The wire pack will be too strong for the saints to handle come on the WIRE!!

mike says:
come on you saints well destroy warrington tonight

Rich Saint says:
All Hail Mick Potter, we'll miss you Mick good luck