I don't think that there is a lot between the two of them. In one game Sam may play better then it could be reversed the next. Both have got quite a bit of developing to do IMO and it will be interesting how they compare this time next year.



I think it is great that there are these two, plus Myler, who can possibly develop into world class players to give the Aussies a run for their money.



If they all keep fit it's a pity that one of them will be the bridesmaid as far as international honours are concerned, unless Sam develops as a centre later?



Who will it be? My money's on Myler as the misser due to his woeful defence. What do you think?

That could prove to be his downfall at international level, against the Aussies and Kiwis atleast.



Whereare Tomkins has great defence and Eastmond is far better than Myler

I agree Myler isnt proven in a big/good team the other two are shinning in good teams. That might sound daft but all too often we see people come in and cannot perform on the big stage in a big team.

His impact shows he's a game winning player, and although i agree that Tomkins was better in Fridays game, they are two different 'types' of halfbacks, and if played together, may give England a great chance in future world cups

well you was watching from your saints bias.......me from my wigan bias, so i guess you saw things i didnt, and vive versa.



i still think tomkins...........and where did you dream about eastmonds defence???

Each to their own I suppose. They both play a different kind of game. in time to come they should make a great international pairing. Burrow and Mcguire who are they.

Totally agree there games in my opinion are vastly different, end of story.

Burrow and McGuire will never be world class players, only time will tell to see if Eastmond and Tomkins can be.

Eastmond's defence, while not perfect, is streets ahead of what it was. I've noticed, for instance, that he seems to have stopped running out of his line. Also he is not shy of defending these days. I think he lost a bit of confidence last season when he went in wrong on a tackle and gave himself a helluva shoulder injury (surgery required). His technique has improved, his effort has improved and his results have improved. Defence can be taught. Some of the superb plays he has made, however, have pure instinct written all over them. We didn't see much of that on Friday night but we saw a lot of it against Wire. Perhaps the event got to him, I don't know.

Anyone noticed it’s all gone quiet on the Myler front since both Eastmond and Tomkins have shown what a true great prospect looks like.



You put either of Eastmond or Tomkins in a rampant England side vs France and they’d make Myler look like the over hyped average SL player he is.

We will see how good Myler is next year in a pretty good Wire team.

Myler is a good player in a poor side but he will be shown up playing for wire next year. I do not doubt his ability in attack but his all round game is not there.



Tomkins playing for England along side Eastmond should be the way to go next year for that game IMO.