JUST how Saints react to last weekend’s Challenge Cup setback against Wigan Warriors could hold the key to this encounter.
However, setbacks in the last four of the competition are becoming a little bit of a bad habit for Saints who have now made their exit at that stage in the past three competitions.
The likelihood is that Saints will not be fazed in the slightest and if anything they are a more dangerous proposition as they seek to put things right after a painfully narrow defeat to arch-rivals Wigan.
With James Graham and James Roby set to play despite suffering knocks last weekend, Saints will certainly be up for a fight that sees them looking to hold onto third spot in Super League and bidding to repel the pressure that the fourth placed Giants are likely to exert.
IT IS almost inconceivable that Paul Wellens could possibly produce anything but a top notch performance on such a notable night.
The 31-year-old makes his 400th appearance for his hometown and only club against the Giants.
Wellens broke through the St Helens ranks to make his debut in the 1999 season.
England and Great Britain international honours followed for a player who has become a watch-word for consistency.
And Wellens, who has already enjoyed his benefit season with the club back in 2009 when he played in his own testimonial match against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, will no doubt be seeking to add to his tally of over 150 tries for the club.