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Quote St pete="St pete"I find it really strange that Wigan have agreed to this! It really is a strange one.
Something just don't sound right to me.'"
Not just Wigan RLFC, the RFL are also delighted with this:
www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... 626&type=1
Quote St peteRFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood believes the selection of Sam Tomkins by the rugby union Barbarians testifies to Rugby League's proud track record of developing skilful, world class athletes.'"
Quote St pete"It's obvious to even the most casual of observers why union continues to covet Rugby League players whose sheer athleticism and outstanding skills with ball in hand make them extremely attractive to the other code of rugby.
"Sam's selection underlines that imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery. Both Sam and Rugby League should feel flattered."'"
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Quote St pete="St pete"I find it really strange that Wigan have agreed to this! It really is a strange one.
Something just don't sound right to me.'"
Not just Wigan RLFC, the RFL are also delighted with this:
www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... 626&type=1
Quote St peteRFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood believes the selection of Sam Tomkins by the rugby union Barbarians testifies to Rugby League's proud track record of developing skilful, world class athletes.'"
Quote St pete"It's obvious to even the most casual of observers why union continues to covet Rugby League players whose sheer athleticism and outstanding skills with ball in hand make them extremely attractive to the other code of rugby.
"Sam's selection underlines that imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery. Both Sam and Rugby League should feel flattered."'"
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| this to me looks like a good thing for the RFU.
they get to see Sam in whats basically a "trial match" for him, and can assess whether or not he can adapt.
if he has a stinker (like on saturday) his RU value will plummet........so lets hope he plays bad, and tbh ive always thought RU wouldnt suit him
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| Did Wigan winning the Middlesex 7's in style make Union fans and media cream over League?
Tomkins could have a blinder and it wont make a difference. The majority of Union folk hate Rugby League. The media despise it.
The RFL's response is a joke and shows what a spineless organisation they really are.
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I can't believe the RFL think it's great. It's one step closer to losing another of our best players.
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I can't believe the RFL think it's great. It's one step closer to losing another of our best players.
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| Quote St pete="St pete"I can't believe the RFL think it's great. It's one step closer to losing another of our best players.'"
+1
its complete madness
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| Quote wigan pie man="wigan pie man"this to me looks like a good thing for the RFU.
they get to see Sam in whats basically a "trial match" for him, and can assess whether or not he can adapt.
if he has a stinker (like on saturday) his RU value will plummet........so lets hope he plays bad, and tbh ive always thought RU wouldnt suit him'"
Why? If he is going to leave in 3 years time then we may as well get as much as we can for him. Him having a great game in Union will put up his value by a long way especially at the level he is playing at on saturday!
Like someone else said. He is not bigger than the club. No player, coach, chairman, kitman, physio, fan or anyone else will ever be bigger than the club.
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jesus wept
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RFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood believes the selection of Sam Tomkins by the rugby union Barbarians testifies to Rugby League's proud track record of developing skilful, world class athletes.
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just tag on the words..." to supply the RU with the best players from the north"........and thats more like the truth.
nigel woods a clown..sack him
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jesus wept
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RFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood believes the selection of Sam Tomkins by the rugby union Barbarians testifies to Rugby League's proud track record of developing skilful, world class athletes.
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just tag on the words..." to supply the RU with the best players from the north"........and thats more like the truth.
nigel woods a clown..sack him
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| Quote St pete="St pete"I can't believe the RFL think it's great. It's one step closer to losing another of our best players.'"
Someone must know something we don't.
I must admit, I'm struggling. 
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| Nigel Wood is a fool though so i'd take what that idiot thinks with a pinch of salt.
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| Quote wiganstripleL="wiganstripleL"+1
its complete madness'"
Could the be more to this than meets the eye? With Wigan teaming up with saracans etc?
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| Quote piemandan="piemandan"The Ba-Bas games are broadcast on ESPN - even here in the Caribbean - that's a pretty big deal in itself. That audience is massive, all along the East coast of the US.
To that audience, they'll see what they consider the best. Whilst they might not realise Sam doesn't actually play that sport normally, it says a lot about why he was picked.'"
Rugby on TV in the USA is usually on a niche channel, in the same way that you can watch collegiate Lacrosse or NCAA Basketball in the UK. It's not in the bloodstream or consciousnesses of the vast majority of people watching Sports on their TV.
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| Quote Odem="Odem"Like someone else said. He is not bigger than the club. No player, coach, chairman, =#800000kitman, physio, fan or anyone else will ever be bigger than the club.'"
Oi. You leave Roy out of this. 
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