Quote: Aboveusonlypie "What is it with you guys and the Tomkins brothers?
Most Wigan fans are a bit surprised to see Joel in the team to be honest and reckon that Whitehead has earned his chance. However in Joel's favour is the fact that Wigan's defence improved massively towards the back end of the season when he returned. Now, I thought he did ok against Samoa, but granted was at fault for the Jennings try on Sunday, and was generally off the pace, but still came up with some big hits. Would you want to give Whitehead the chance in such an important game?
I think McNamara is going for the biggest pack he can muster against NZ - and maybe he's right to do so.'"
I don't have issue with the 'brothers'. I'm a large admirer of Sam Tomkins.
But an under-cooked Joel Tomkins in the international side is not working for me. If he gets back to the level of form that ripped Leeds apart at Wembley he will walk into the side. But should be no-where near it at present.
