Brothers in Union?
As I logged on to BBC Sport and read the headline ' Tomkins joins Saracens from Wigan ' I was shocked at what was potentially one of the biggest headlines of this rugby year. The story that I thought was going to ensue would have given English rugby one big positive at a time when it is swamped with negatives. However upon advancing the headline was expanded to explain that it was Joel Tomkins and not his brother Sam that had made the move south. First things first I believe Joel Tomkins has all the potential to be a fine player in rugby union for both Sarries and perhaps even England.Saracens are certainly excited by Joel Tomkins' talent as they have parted with £250,000 (a weeks wages for Carlos Tevez ) in order for Wigan to agree to the immediate release of one of their key assets. Tomkins is a fine athlete who possesses the strength, pace and ball skill s that are synonymous with the top league players. It was apparent at the world cup that England are unsure as