Ben Flower has been urged to "carry on from where he left off" when he resumes his career for Wigan - or face a trip to Workington.
The 27-year-old Welsh international forward on Tuesday completed his six-month Super League ban for twice punching Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of October's grand final at Old Trafford.
Flower stunned the 76,000 crowd with his attack on the St Helens halfback and, after becoming the first player to be sent off in a grand final, was handed the second heaviest suspension in the history of Super League.
Instead of sending the player to make his return from his lengthy lay-off with partnership club Workington, Wigan coach Shaun Wane told a news conference on Tuesday that he will throw Flower straight back in against Warrington at the DW Stadium on Thursday and has warned him not to hold back.
"I've told him if I see any signs of that, he'll be going to Workington," Wane said.
"I'm hoping he's going to be really, really aggressive.
"If he holds anything back he won't be playing against Wakefield the week after."
Flower has been in full training since recovering from knee surgery during the early stages of his ban and is set to start off on the bench at the DW Stadium.
"I hope he's a bit more aggressive and a bit stronger and a bit fitter," Wane said.
"He's without a doubt one of the best front rowers in the comp and that's we want. We need a Ben Flower in our team. He's dynamic, just what I like, he runs the ball hard and he's uncompromising. He's perfect for me.
"I'll be telling him to go as hard as he can, run as hard as you can, hit as hard as you can and just carry on from where you left off because bear in mind in the play-off games last year he was one of the best. I want him back to that form as quickly as possible."
Flower, who was fined 50 per cent of his wages during his ban and has been coaching local juniors as part of the punishment handed out by his club, is ready to "rip in", according to Wane.
"He's in a very, very good state of mind," the coach said. "He's very strong and he's trained really well. I can't wait to put him in. I'm really looking forward to seeing him go on after about 20 minutes. I've been itching for this game to come and he'll get a chance."
