Saracens snap up Wigan ace Tomkins

SARACENS have confirmed the signing of England rugby league international Joel Tomkins, but will have to wait at least three years beforehaving the chance to gettheir hands on his younger brother.

The Aviva Premiership champions, who have paid £250,000 to secure the release of Joel from the four years left on his Wigan contract, were also linked with the 22-year-old Sam, whose capture would be an even bigger prize.

However, Wigan have softened the blow of losing Joel by handing Sam a new five-year contract and making him the highest-paid player in rugby league.