Sinfield will be in direct competition with Andrew Johns on Saturday
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Kevin Sinfield insists the arrival of fellow half-back Andrew Johns in England will not only lift Warrington.
The Leeds Rhinos skipper says the whole of Super League will be inspired by the 31-year-old Australian's short-term move to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
"To test yourself against one of the best players in the world is fantastic," Sinfield told the BBC.
"There is already a big buzz at Leeds because we are the first side to face him. We are all looking forward to it."
Johns linked up with Warrington this week after completing his NRL commitments at Newcastle and will make his debut against the Rhinos at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday.
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It's a great boost for our competition if someone of the calibre of Johns gets to play over here
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But he is not the only player making a temporary switch to England.
Great Britain international and Sydney Roosters forward Adrian Morley has signed for Bradford while New Zealand Warriors back-rower Sione Faumuina has joined Hull.
Sinfield would have loved Morley back at Leeds but says he has mixed views about such short-term transfers.
"I'd feel disappointed if one of my team-mates was left out for somebody signed on a short-term deal," Sinfield told the BBC.
"But the positives outweigh the negatives.
"It's a great boost for our competition if someone of the calibre of Johns gets to play over here."
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