With George Delaney missing out due to head injury protocols, the Saints have a welcome boost to the 21-man squad with Curtis Sironen possibly making his return to action for the first time since re-injuring his hamstring against Salford Red Devils at the start of August.
With the Wolves needing positive results in the final two regular season rounds of the Betfred Super League 2023 season to confirm their spot in the play-offs, the Red V boss knows to expect another tough challenge at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Furthermore, Saints are tied at the top of the table with Catalans Dragons and Wigan Warriors with only points difference separating all three. The League Leaders Shield is likely to go down to the wire, so results and points are of paramount importance the Saints, Dragons and Warriors.
Wellens also provided updates on Konrad Hurrell, Will Hopoate, as well as check-ins on long-term injured men Alex Walmsley and Agantius Paasi.