Although Paul Wellens did not look to fatigue as an excuse for the way they were pipped by a point in their first home game since September - the Saints boss suggested that they are in "unchartered waters" when it comes to their recovery.

Source: https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23363349.post-australia-fatigue-uncharred-waters-says-paul-wellens/?ref=rss

His return suprised plenty at Saints - where he won three consecutive Super League titles - but nevertheless Saints coach Paul Wellens is looking forward to meeting him again.

Source: https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23405120.saints-face-former-favourite-kevin-naiqama---gold-vee/?ref=rss

I’m keen to come over and learn from the current squad and off Wello (Paul Wellens) and be part of a club with such a great culture.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/moses-mbyes-st-helens-move-27378462

Morgan Knowles will emerge from the tunnel at a jam-packed Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday ahead of a derby date against Wigan Warriors with a few choice words still ringing in his ears from head coach Paul Wellens.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/morgan-knowles-returns-as-st-helens-name-squad-for-wigan-warriors-derby-4173186

“Tommy is disappointed he didn’t kick the goal, but we walked in here as a group and we’ll walk out together,” the Saints head coach, Paul Wellens, said in a bullish defence of the England winger before admitting he was “devastated” with the outcome.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/22/st-helens-leigh-challenge-cup-rugby-league-semi-final