Like some other posters have said, until Tomkins tests himself in the NRL then you can't claim he's the best FB in the world. What you have to remember is that Slater has been this good for quite a few years. Consistency and level of opposition is the key to being called the best. Ellery Hanley did it both over here and in Australia plus also at test level. Now there was a fantastic player. Tomkins has a long way to go before he can be called the best FB and even longer before he can be called the best player in the world.

Even in Australia, Slater would not be considered the best in the world, best fullback yes.
Cam Smith or JT would be considered more influential in deciding a game.

Rarely are outside backs the best players in the World, Hookers and Halves make a team tick.

Although the Golden Boot award is not always an accurate benchmark its a good indicator.

From 20 awards...
7 x Five eighths (standoffs)
5 x Halfbacks
4 x Fullbacks
2 Centres
1 Hooker
1 Lock
1 Second Rower

Have they opened a tapas bar?.

It's taken a team from the Barcelona region to slow us down, helped by what has reportedly been an incredibly dodgy decision to give a penalty try. Still a fairly comfortable win as it stands.

Mossop saved a try with a pretty spectacular ankle tap as well, not often you see a prop chasing down Damien Blanch.

How'd that work out for you?