Willie Peters is viewing the challenge of four games in a fortnight as an opportunity for Hull KR to show why they have become a benchmark team in Super League.

The champions host Catalans Dragons on Thursday night in the first of three home matches in nine days before travelling to Wigan Warriors on August 27.

"We've got a professional group and hopefully we see the best of our team over the next few weeks," said Peters.

"There are some challenging times ahead in terms of short turnarounds. Your culture and professionalism stands up through periods like this.

"It's a good time for us to be able to show how far this club and team have come by the way we prepare, recover and, more importantly, by what we do on the field."

While Rovers are well placed for a top-six spot, Catalans have flattered to deceive in another frustrating campaign.

There is no sense of complacency in the KR camp, however, after losing in Perpignan in March.

"We certainly respect them," said Peters. "We've only played them once this year and they beat us. We know what they're capable of."

Hull KR are preparing for four games in quick succession. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

placeholder image — Hull KR are preparing for four games in quick succession. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Tevita Pangai Junior is set to return against his former club after serving a six-game ban.

The prop has shed close to 10kg of weight during his absence.

"He's done everything he can to get himself in great shape," said Peters.

"I'm hopeful that Tevita has learned his lesson now. All his focus and energy has gone into getting himself as fit as possible.

"It's about playing now, doing it on the field and showing everyone what he's capable of. Hopefully we'll see the best of Tevita going forward and his team-mates see the best of him as well."