The Super League season is upon us and Sportsmail has enlisted dual rugby code international and former Warrington, Leeds and Bradford half-back Iestyn Harris to give his guide on who he thinks will be the runners and also-rans for this campaign.

Iestyn Harris tips St Helens to be the team to beat with the likes of the experienced James Roby at the fore

Harris celebrates winning the World Club Challenge against West Tigers in 2006 with Bradford Bulls

IESTYN'S TOP THREE

I think it will be St Helens, Leeds and Wigan in that order.

Saints can win it. They've had a lot of injuries over the last few years particularly with the haf-backs and that has meant them having to play the likes of Jon Wilkin in that position and it has changed the shape of the team. They've brought in Theo Fages from Salford though, a French half-back who is a very, very good player and I think he will give them extra cover and quality in that position. I expect them to be a lot more consistent.

Leeds will still be very strong. They've lost high profile performers such as Jamie Peacock and Kevin Sinfield and know everyone will be coming for them but I think they've brought in some good players and will be up for the challenge. The difficult period will be more next season. I think they will rely heavily on Danny McGuire who is at his peak at the moment.

Wigan's Sam Tomkins is a world class player and his return will be a great lift for the squad. He didn't have the best time in the NFL but he will be better for the experience. When he was last in Super League he lit it up and I expect him to start doing the same again once he hits his straps and rediscovers that old fluency. Around May I think Wigan will start putting a number of wins together. I can seem reaching the Grand Final again.

Leeds Rhinos will look to retain their title after winning the Grand Final against Wigan last October

Wigan came close to winning the Super League last season but ultimately came up short in the Grand Final

IESTYN'S THREE TO STRUGGLE

Hull KR. I don't think they have recruited as well as they possibly could have done and I think they'll struggle to get near the top eight.

Salford have got some very good players but they are young players and any injuries could see them slip away. I don't see enough strength in depth.

Wakefield have similar problems. Their best 17 can cause an upset against anyone, they have some talent but from 19 to 26 in their squad it's not strong enough.

Hull KR have failed to recruit dramatically since the end of last season and may struggle to make the top eight

Salford Red Devils lack strength in depth after allowing Rangi Chase had his contract terminated last term

IESTYN'S THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

Sam Tomkins as I mentioned he can bring some real class to proceedings and I'm looking forward to seeing him once he settles into his stride.

Theo Fages is a really talented player who I know well from Salford he has followed his mentor Sean Long to Saints and I expect him to flourish

Kevin Brown could make the difference from Widnes being a middle eight side to top eight. He showed good form last season and I think he is only getting better

Sam Tomkins will bring real class to proceedings for Wigan and many people expect him to shine once more

Kevin Brown could make the difference from Widnes, moving them from a middle eight side to top eight

IESTYN'S WILD CARD

Castleford can sneak into the top four. They have strengthened again and have had another year under Daryl Powell. They are a good all round side who are very good at home. It's a small pitch at Cas and they know how to play it very well but the additions they have made mean they can pick up some wins on the road as well this season.