St Helens coach Daniel Anderson has admitted Warrington will provide a great test of his side's Super League credentials.Anderson's side host Warrington on Saturday and he is well aware they will provide a stern test.
"Warrington are very good," the New Zealander said.
"With Jimmy Lowes the environment seems to have become comfortable for all the players. Sometimes it's about that. The environment there seems conducive to the star players in the team. There seems to be more quality in their defensive shape more than anything.
"They still throw the ball around more than any other team in Super League. I enjoy watching them.
Anderson believes there are several teams that could push Saints all the way in the remainder of the season - Warrington included.
"Are they genuine contenders? - I think a lot of teams are genuine contenders," he added.
"We are still a long way from the Grand Final. They have always been good enough but to have a say in the competition you look for consistency.
"Having said that, seven out of eight under James Lowes means that consistency has been rectified. It's a good test for us and them this week."
