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The Warriors chose exactly the right moment to snap an eight-game losing streak to champions and arch-rivals St Helens by edging a thrilling derby 20-12 at the JJB Stadium.

Noble won three Grand Finals with Bradford and when asked if he could repeat the feat with a Wigan side finishing sixth, he said: "Absolutely. I've experienced doing it from third and it's the same number of games. The players believe they have got a shot at doing it."

He added: "I'm really pleased they're in the six because I think they deserve it. They've played some excellent rugby this year and they came up with the result at the right time.

"We are unbeaten in five games and know how to win. We have started our play-off surge because it was a do-or-die effort."

Saints' loss was their first to Wigan under coach Daniel Anderson but the Australian is confident his Challenge Cup winners will be back on song come their semi-final against Leeds in a fortnight.

Anderson's side had already secured top spot and the most comfortable play-off route, and he said: "Leeds have beaten us in both games this year but by the time the play-offs start we will be ready.

"Wigan played better than us. I don't know if there was a difference in desire but they played with a lot of passion and hunger and were very strong.

"We were disappointed with our 'intelligence' in the game and we got caught up in plays that were not what we do. But in the end their kicking game poleaxed us. We had very little field position and no momentum at all."