There’s nothing worse than a season fizzling out and in-form Wigan Warriors full-back Sam Tomkins says his side want to avoid a repeat of 2017 at all cost.

Former Great Britain captain Paul Sculthorpe MBE is convinced it is too early to describe Wigan Warriors wing Sam Tomkins as a ‘former’ England player.

Wigan, who overcame Warrington Wolves 30-20 on Thursday, have confirmed full-back Sam Tomkins – who bagged 144 tries in 152 games for his hometown club before his move to Australia – will return to the DW Stadium on a four-year deal, for a fee in excess of £200,000.

Wigan Warriors’ Ben Flower was handed a six-month ban for punching St Helens’ Lance Hohaia in the opening two minutes of last season’s Grand Final but has now served his suspension, gaining inclusion to the squad to face Warrington Wolves at the DW Stadium on Thursday evening.

Former Wigan Warriors star Sam Tomkins is set for a return to Super League after New Zealand Warriors agreed to release him from his contract.

Saturday’s clash is the third time the bitter Wigan-Saints rivalry has been showcased in a Grand Final

Wigan looking to retain Super League and Challenge Cup

Sam Tomkins in Rugby League World Cup action, brother Joel making union debut in London

England man Westwood suspended for hit in Super League Grand Final

Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane is ecstatic with the 70-0 result

Warriors beat Widnes Vikings 48-4