Pretty sure we signed him from a union club? He has definitely been at a union club in the past.

Yeah he came from Gloucester RU

Waney says live on Sky that the Tomkins bros are very happy at Wigan at the moment and he's just looking forward to getting all the lads in for pre-season training.

Can we take that as Joel will be staying?

Can't say I'm sure I believed him.

why would he pull out of England squad though

No chance he is going unless something dramatic has happened in the last 24 hours.

yes just seen him on Sky, he fills you with pride to be a Wigan fan, good luck Waney I am sure he will do well.

"Them 2 are very happy at Wigan"

There was 3 Tomkins bros at Wigan, probably now just 2.

Good to hear Shaun Wane alreday using what I'm sure will be on of the signature phrases of his time as head coach: talked about Harris having to learn "The Wigan Way". Flag idea in there, maybe?

The presenter only asked about Sam and Joel. I very much doubt that anyone outside of Rugby League knows there is a third Tomkins brother

So in conclusion we've learnt nothing that we didn't already know.

Just the Bitcon deal really. Very happy about that. So the only real news is good news! Cheer up everyone!

You mean our rubbish conditioner Mick Baker?

Thank god RU won't want him.

Hence why it's a clue to the true fans that Joel has gone

When I read he was off that disappointed me more than anything else I'd read.

Really, really pleased Waney will have him on his staff.

I think Bilko's having a bit of a shocker on Twitter. People don't know whether it's his own opinions he's expressing, or whether there direct quotes from the club.

"He's an outstanding talent. If other clubs are interested in him, we take that as a massive compliment" - Radlinski on Joel Tomkins

Bitcon has got the England RL conditioning position.

If he does what McDermott as done in his first year at Leeds we can not complain come on Wane

I will, finishing 5th in the league for a club of ours (and Leeds' size) is appalling.

You'll be happy with us being outside the top 4 all season and then scraping 5th on points difference?

If we win the GF then yes i will be happy.

Bet no Leeds fan would change places with Wire atm.

Should have said finish in the top four and do what McDermott as done top two would be great.
(How do I change strong running second rower to prop forward).

As long as in 12 months time Wane has his hands on the SL trophy then I'll be happy. With the squad we have (with or without JT) I can't see us doing a Leeds and finishing outside of the top 3 next year.