Great news yesterday as it was announced Sam Tomkins had signed an extended deal with Wigan Warriors rugby league club which will see him remain with the North-West club through the Rugby League World Cup in 2013. I've seen Sam play a few times for Wigan and had the pleasure of meeting him at the recent England training camp prior to the opening game of the Gillette Four Nations. He was incredibly patient as I wanted to get some shots of him on a Wattbike which he kindly jumped on for a few minutes while I snapped away
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I take more than a passing interest in rugby league but would in no way class myself as an expert, but I don't think it takes an expert to get excited whenever the ball ends up in Sam's hands. He has that injection of pace and an awesome ability to change direction at speed which often leaves the opposition wondering where he has gone. If you get the chance to to see Sam in action either live or on TV when England take on New Zealand this coming weekend you'll know exactly what we mean.
If you're not a follower of rugby league then remember the name, Sam Tomkins, he'll be the face of the 2013 Rugby World Cup.