NEW ZEALAND international Iosia Soliola is hoping to make a big impression on his new St Helens teammates on Saturday – by ending their interest in the Gillette Four Nations series

The 23-year-old Sydney Roosters centre or second rower is Saints’ big signing for 2010 and has already been doing his homework on the club’s England players ahead of the crunch clash at Huddersfield’s Galpharm Stadium.

Prop James Graham, hooker James Roby and utility back Kyle Eastmond look certain to keep their places after impressing in last Saturday’s 26-16 defeat by Australia while back-row forward Jon Wilkin, who was 18th man at Wigan, is hoping to get the nod when coach Tony Smith announces his team later today.

“I’ve been looking out for them over the last couple of weeks to see how they go,” said Soliola.

“They’re good players and I’m pretty excited to come up against them.

“I’ve been a big fan of Roby after I played against him in the Tri-Nations in 2006.

“He’s a bit of a gun – I’ve huge raps for him.

“Graham is always a good forward, winning the Man of Steel award, so I’m looking forward to facing him too.”

With centre Steve Matai ruled out with an eye injury, New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney is considering switching Soliola from the pack to fill the gap against England.

Although he has played primarily as a back-row forward for both his club and country this year, Soliola is seen by St Helens as a centre and he would be happy to make the switch.

If that happens, he could find himself up against rising star Eastmond.

The 20-year-old played at centre in the Super League Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos last month and slotted effortlessly into that role for the second half against Australia.