Sam Tomkins joins England set-up at Shaun Wane’s ‘personal request’

This is partly because Wane did not actually travel to Toulouse for today’s game after undergoing surgery on Tuesday night, the day before England begin their camp at Wigan’s Robin Park.

It has been confirmed by the RFL that Wane is recovering well and in good health from ankle surgery, but that has meant it will be up to assistant Andy Last to lead the team in France, hence the decision to lend his ear and voice his support. former England captain.

Many of the squad will have played under Tomkins as captain for England and those who haven’t, including six potential debutants, have either played against him or grown up idolizing him, making him a smart back-up to have in training camp .

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England confirm that Sam Tomkins will join the coaching staff

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Sam Tomkins is not only a perfect man to have in the training camp, given his incredible career in an England shirt and the perspective he can bring to the team for the game, but also because he is fluent in French after spending end of career. in Perpignan playing for Catalans Dragons.