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Wasps have been the surprise package in the Zurich Premiership in 2003, clawing their way up to second on the table and looking good for a Heineken Cup spot next season. One way of achieving that is by defending their 15-point lead over Pontypridd in the second leg clash.
Gatland said Wasps began the season with one goal - to get back into the Heineken Cup competition - but had raised the bar in recent weeks.
"We have redefined our goals," the New Zealander admitted. "We've set our goals higher - we're a big chance in the Zurich play-offs and obviously we'd like some silverware from the PARKER PEN CHALLENGE CUP competition.
"It'll be tough to play Pontypridd away but, to be fair, if anyone's going to beat us by 15 points at the moment, they're going to have to play very well.
"We're capable of scoring a lot points, and if Pontypridd beat us by 15 points, they will have played exceptionally well and good luck to them."
Gatland said the 15-point margin from the first leg at Adams Park was "about right. We played quite well, but Pontypridd really took it to us. There are a few players we have to look out for at Sardis Road, which is an intimidating place to go and get a win.
"I think Emyr Lewis on the wing had a good game, and Gareth Baber at scrum-half is obviously a danger man. We'll also have to watch Richard Parks - he was excellent in defence and we'll have to work to put him on the ground to keep him out of the game."
Gatland said the classy England trio of lock Simon Shaw, full back Josh Lewsey and back row forward Paul Volley should all make the trip to Pontypridd after missing the first leg through injury.
And former Wales star Rob Howley is looking forward to going back across the Severn Bridge.
"Rob doesn't want to lose this one," Gatland said. "He's playing pretty well and winning the first game was important to him.
"We're going down there to play our normal game and to play some rugby. The guys know the score from the first game, but it won't really matter if we win.
"I gave them all three days off this week - we'll meet up again on Thursday and go from there."
Asked about the team's unbeaten run, Gatland replied: "Well, it's better than nine consecutive losses! It's good that we've achieved this at the business end of the season, and it's produced a confidence in the team which is important.
"It's been a steady progression - we've been looking to improve all season and we've climbed our way up the table. You should always want to keep developing your game. Fitness, analysis - we're really working on the crucial things this season."
