Tomkins sets new year goal

Correspondent

Wigan back rower Joel Tomkins has made returning to full training by the new year his short-term goal.

The 29-year-old played just 10 games last season, and has recently undergone surgery on both of his knees.

“I’m going through the rehab now. This is a big stage for me, building up and getting stuck in,” Tomkins told Wigantoday.net.

“Hopefully I’ll be fully training by the new year, that is the goal. If I can keep to that, I’ll be happy.

“My off-season was the last 12 weeks of the season, being on crutches, not doing much.”

Tomkins has been out of action since July.