Sam Tomkins out for six weeks after suffering knee injury
Monday 23 March 2015 14:13, UK
England full-back Sam Tomkins has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a knee injury.
The former Wigan star, who turned 26 on Monday, suffered a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the New Zealand Warriors' round-three win over Parramatta at Mount Smart Stadium at the weekend.
Tomkins, who was an ever-present for the Warriors in his first season in the National Rugby League in 2104, is expected back in either late April or early May.
"The outcome is a lot better than it could have been," coach Andrew McFadden told the club's official website.
"Sam will rehab the injury and should be available again in a few weeks. Obviously it's a setback being without a player of his quality but it's also a big opportunity for Tui Lolohea."
