Toulouse Olympique v Wakefield Trinity: Daryl Powell targets consistency, not revenge
Daryl Powell insists Wakefield Trinity's away clash with Toulouse Olympique is less about revenge and more about finding consistency.
Trinity were stunned by the French side in round one but have bounced back strongly to put themselves firmly in the play-off picture.
"Toulouse have retained that spirit and fire in their bellies," said Powell, whose side are fresh from hammering Catalans Dragons.
"They were just too good for us. I just don't think we were ready for the intensity that they played at, which was disappointing.
"It's a good opportunity for us. We're just striving for consistency. Even against Catalans, we started really loosely and then put an unbelievable half of rugby league together.
"You're never going to have that all the time but the difference between good and bad for us is quite wide. I'd like to close that up."
Wakefield face another two-week break after the trip to the south of France, meaning they have played just three times this month.
Powell accepts that Trinity only have themselves to blame following their quarter-final defeat to Wigan Warriors.
"When the Challenge Cup is as early as it is, there's no way around it," he said. "If you get knocked out, which was disappointing for us, that's what happens.
"For the players, it's not too bad because it gives them a little bit of a breather because it's a long season. If you get to the Challenge Cup final, it can potentially get you at the back end.
"But you want to be in those games. If you're not, you end up in this situation."