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Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane says his side are determined to avoid a third consecutive Grand Final defeat when they take on Warrington Wolves on Saturday. Bobby Hull Jersey . Wanes side will be competing in the showpiece event at Old Trafford for the fourth straight year after defeating Hull FC 28-18 on Friday.But the last two seasons have ended with painful defeats to St Helens and Leeds Rhinos and Wigan have not lifted the trophy since defeating Warrington 30-16 in 2013. Wane told Sky Sports News HQ: All my players are pumped. They are all ready. We will train well this week. We had a great win last Friday and hopefully we can another one this Saturday.It is our fourth time here and we have only got one ring. There is only one way to go out of here and that is with the cup on the front seat of your coach. Tony Smith has stressed the importance of composure as his Warrington side gets set to face Wigan in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford It is a big one for us. I know it is a big challenge. Warrington are a very, very well-coached team with some very good athletes but we are finding a way to win at the moment.We have got a great spirit within the club and the lads are ready for a big game.Wigan head into the game with at least five first-team players with Sam Tomkins, Dominic Manfredi, Tony Clubb, Joel Tomkins and Michael McIlorum all sidelined through injury. Wigans Sam Tomkins. Despite the extensive injury list, Wane remains confident his depleted squad have what it takes to beat Warrington and the lifelong Manchester United fan cannot wait to lead his team out at Old Trafford for a fourth straight year.It is the best feeling in the world, Wane said. There is no feeling like it. It is why you coach. I want to pit my team against a team as good as Warrington and a coach as good as Tony and say we have won. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. To do that with so many young Wigan lads in my team will be fantastic. It is the first time for a few of our players and that will make it all the more special.To do it without people like Sam [Tomkins], Joel [Tomkins] and Mickey [McIlorum] and some big, big names in our team would be really special for us. Wigan Warriors skipper Sean OLoughlin is touch and go to play on Saturday Captain Sean OLoughlin, who tore a calf muscle in the warm-up to their home game against Catalans Dragons a fortnight ago, has a chance of playing if he can pass a fitness test before he names his 19-man squad on Thursday.Wane says OLoughlin, who has not played for six weeks, is currently using an anti-gravity treadmill to work his way back from his injury. Hes very doubtful but Ill have a look at him this week, Wane said. Im not going to leave it until the last minute, if Im not happy, then hell be out.Hes running but its only on AlterG and I need to be convinced that hes bang on before Ill pick him. Hes touch and go but, if theres any risk, I wont do it, Im happy with the team Ive got.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Smith: Composure will be key Super League table Rugby League on Sky Follow us @SkySportsRL Teemu Selanne Jersey . -- Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes Thursday for a 7-under 63 to take the lead after one round of the Honda Classic. Keith Tkachuk Jersey . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. http://www.officialwinnipegjetspro.com/Customized/ .J. Ward appeared in court Friday on misdemeanour charges that he threw a glass mug at a bartender at a Denver strip club.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Santonio Holmes is close to playing again for the New York Jets. After missing five games because of a hamstring injury, the wide receiver was limited in practice Wednesday but coach Rex Ryan was optimistic Holmes could be on the field Sunday at Buffalo. "I think now hes in a good spot and ready to return," Ryan said. "In my opinion, I think hell play. Well see as the week goes on, but I feel pretty good about him playing." Holmes went down in the Jets 38-13 loss at Tennessee on Oct. 3 and has been rehabilitating since. It appeared he might have a chance at playing in the Jets last game against New Orleans on Nov. 3, but was kept out and used the bye-week break to continue to heal. "He had a major hamstring injury," Ryan said. "It was the worst one weve had this year, by far. He was trying to come back and he did a great job in rehab. I think at the end, it got closer and closer. "Could he have played against New Orleans? If it was the Super Bowl, maybe. But Im not sure of that." Holmes, speaking after practice, acknowledged that hes excited about the prospects of playing this weekend, but is trying to remain cautiously optimistic. "At this point, its still day by day," he said. "Im inching a lot closer to playing and I just have to get the green light from the trainers. I can say, Yeah, I want to play, but the production on the field at practice and during the rehab stuff has to be drastically improved for them to give me the green light." His return would be a big boost to the Jets receiving corps, which will be without Jeremy Kerley for at least a few weeks with a dislocated elbow. Holmes, who missed most of last season with a foot injury, has 10 catches for 243 yards and a TD in four games. "At this point, being 5-4, we need all of our hands on deck," Holmes said. "So to get an opportunity to play with this team and to push for a playoff run is something that all of us want around here. I definitely have got to continue to take it one day at a time and be smart about the decision I want to make for the team and not just for myself." When healthy, Holmes is a proven playmaker and a player who commands attention from opposing defences. That could open opportunities for others, includinng Stephen Hill, who was held without a catch against New Orleans and has just 10 receptions for 107 yards in the five games Holmes has been sidelined. Dale Hawerchuk Jersey. The Jets have had to rely on contributions from unlikely sources in recent weeks, such as David Nelson, Josh Cribbs, Greg Salas and Zach Sudfeld -- all of whom who werent on the team until last month. "Tone definitely brings a lot of energy to our offence and veteran leadership," rookie quarterback Geno Smith said. "Hes obviously a tremendous playmaker and can make plays out on the field. Its just good to have him back. Hes a guy who definitely was a major part of this offence and we missed having over the span of time he wasnt here." Smith and Holmes were still working on building a rapport at the time of the receivers injury. Holmes was gradually worked back into the offence during training camp as he healed from his foot injury, and that slowed the chemistry. There were simple things such as knowing the routes Holmes likes to run, how Smith delivers the football and developing a trust in each other that the two are just getting back to improving. "At this point right now, its about moving forward and looking forward for what we can do now," Holmes said, "and not worry about what we didnt have in the beginning." Theres more good news for Smith and the Jets offence: Tight ends Kellen Winslow Jr. and Jeff Cumberland are expected to return. Winslow is back off a four-game suspension for violating the NFLs performance-enhancing substances policy, while Cumberland missed New Yorks last game because of a concussion. "It makes our offence, I think, not only more diverse, but it gives is a chance to exploit some matchups," Smith said. Kerley didnt practice, as expected, and Hill was limited with foot and knee ailments, but Ryan downplayed those. "I think hes had some of those (injuries)," Ryan said of Hill. "And, again, he practice. He was limited, but I dont know how limited. He looked pretty good to me." Defensive end Leger Douzable (illness) and linebacker Garrett McIntyre (knee) did not practice, while defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (back) and backup running back Alex Green (hamstring) were limited. ' ' '