It's a winner.



Viewers will be able to get modern match analysis from SL's best player.



Sam is comfortable in front of a camera, and doesn't sound like an oaf.





Well done Sky.

You did say "one eyed Wigan fan". That means "cock" in some circles.

Tomkins is a bright lad and gives a good interview. He's one of very few rugby league players that doesn't make me cringe when he comes on the box.



Take all the hype and debate away because of who he is and I think we'll just be left with a lad who'll give an interesting insight into the game.



I actually think he'll change a few peoples perceptions of him but I doubt they'll admit it.

mate Gary Neville talks bull$hit but I get your drift

I've lost count the number of times he has won MOM on Sky and gave a great account of himself in the interview afterwards. Even when he was questioned about the booing from Leeds fans he dealt with it very well.



People on this thread should watch a few of his interviews on Youtube, he always comes across well and he will be a great addition to the Sky team.

The season has not even started yet and Tomkins is already getting under the fans skin.

Thing is though, he will just end up relating everything from a Wigan perspective, I wouldn't blame him if he did, if you chose any player to do the same in the end they will talk about their club. If there was a rotation of players then fine, but I don't want the commentary just to be Tomkins talking about Wigan with Eddie and Stevo creaming themsens over everything he says. And don't get me started on Clarke. But, he could of course offer a level headed opinion of the game, but I really doubt it.

Well no change there then. Thought the off-season and Sam's total commitment to the England cause might have softened attitudes a bit. He's young, articulate, intelligent and RL's most high profile player. They've even heard of him on London and it might just be that the yawnion wallers will watch and become aware of just how barren their game is and switch en masse to League. Prejudices aside it's a great move.

I really don't think he will and that's were I think he'll change people perceptions of him.



I think somebody raised a good point about Gary Neville and the suprisingly good job he's doing on the football. He's as dedicated one club man as you'd get yet I believe he's giving really good and impartial views on games and I think Tomkins will do the same.



Using ex players is great and they do but using current, top line superleague players is really interesting as well. Hopefully more will follow Tomkins lead......just please not Sinfield though because as much as he's a top player he's not half boring to listen to (serious comment by the way not a fishing trip).

BRILLIANT!!!!!! We own the RFL, now we own SKY. The seasons not yet started and all the usual suspects are bleating with the usual anti Wigan comments...

Love it....



COME ON INSULT US SOME MORE YOU SMALL TOWN LOSERS!!!!!

Not in my circles.

Good stuff, he comes across well and has some personality.