I for one don't like some of his acts, however I really believe he could turn out to be the Best British player to have played. He has got everything and expect something to happen everytime he has the ball. You can't help but respect the guy

It'll get locked but he is superb. We need more blokes like him to help fill grounds as he worth the admission price alone. Tonight though everyone was great. Even Ben Westwood!

one glaring mistake at the beginning of the match that he got away with but after that he was superb.

Thought he tried to do too much in the first half, but he is an exceptional talent.

Fantastic player, no-one can deny him of that. One of those players that you simply don't know what he will do next.

Sam has gone from boy to man in this tournament and proved he can play at International level an area he previously failed at....Credit where credit is due, well done Sam

He's a great player with ball in hand but one thing I have noticed is when England are defending their line, he doesn't get in position or evens gets in position when a grubber for example has been put through. This seems to be one of his downfalls.

But overall he's a fantastic player, really can't stand the arrogant prat though.

Things I've heard about him when he's on nights out shows what a arrogant kid he is, if true.

In fairness I've heard plenty of stories of Hull players being arrogant s while out but you suport them playing Rugby, not as people. Tomkin's is class and I for one am estatic that RL has kept hold of him.

I personally think the last 2 games have shown that world class is now a fair discussion to have about him, the claims have genuine substance. You could see that the Aussies and Kiwis both feared him and paid specific attention, yet he still looked England's most dangerous player.

Whilst for now he's been kept out of the clutches of Union it will be interesting to see if the same can be done with the NRL, as I think a few clubs will have sat up to take notice now.

It's a good job the new salary cap agreement has been made, after this tournament I could see serious union bids for England's back three.

I would hate to lose Briscoe especially to union or another ESL team.

Rock god wont like this thread.... Great player by the way...

Pure class, nz tried to rough him up and unsettle him tonight but he took it all in his stride.

Hopefully the club will be looking to get Briscoes contract extended instead of signing a overseas player.

I hope the club gets back to challenging for honours again, and then Briscoe will want to stay.

if we are still scraping in to 8th place each year than even a big jump in salary won't persuade him to stay, every top player wants to win trophies.

I should be a priority for the new board .

I've never said he's not a good player, just that I don't think he's so good that we should alter the entire salary cap structure of our sport to keep him. And, as well as he played last night, I don't think his contribution was any greater or more important than Sinfield's, Roby's, Westwood's and a few others'.

I agree about Roby...massively underrated imo.....given a choice of Tompkins or Roby would not be an easy decision imo

Apparently tomkins cant even have talks with any nrl or onion club for the next 3 yrs as its in his contract....should do this with all good esl players

Must admit I have warmed to him over the last couple of weeks. I had to laugh when the fans were shouting Yeamo as they were walking round at the end and Tomkins joined in. Im sure I will go back to hating him again when he pulls on the Wigan shirt but I am glad hes english.

Tweeted this morning:

@samtomkins1
Great game to be a part of last night. Fans were massive for us ! The KC stadium is a much nicer place when the fans are are on your side !

Next time he plays I am sure normal service will be resumed..

After last night my views have changed on Tomkins...
Great player, theres no denying that but the 'togetherness' of the team was really good to see...Had a friend in the England set up and he said Sam was up his own arris and didnt really want to know anyone but the wigan lads but last night it was refreshing to see the bond with the players...
Bring on the Aussies!

If he opened discussions with any union or NRL club tomorrow, there's not a thing that Wigan or the RFL could do about it. You cannot be bound by an unlawful term in any contract and it wouldn't take a Philadelphia Lawyer to show restraint of trade

There's a simple answer to that one for him then