Why Sam Tomkins furiously complained about Super League opponent

There is a lot at stake for Leigh Leopards, Wigan Warriors, St Helens and of course French side Catalans Dragons as the clubs push at the top of the table.

The four has to go into two with the sides fighting it out for a home semi-final.

They are also chasing the League Leaders’ Shield which is why Saturday’s game between Leigh and Catalans was crucial and perhaps hot tempered.

Three times in the first half Catalans were penalised for late hits on John Asiata.

This led to Sam Tomkins complaining to official Jack Smith about Asiata.

He could be heard saying on Sky Sports: “Every time we go to tackle John Asiata, he is down here.”

Tomkins gestured towards the floor before saying: “What are we supposed to do.”

In terms of the game, a late hit from Mike McMeeken and a yellow card saw Leigh nail an early penalty to make it 2-0.

Then, after a Sam Tomkins blunder, an inside ball from John Asiata allowed Tom Amone to tear through and score. He rounded the cover defence for a great try.

Catalans Dragons definitely needed to score next and they came up with a response after Zak Hardaker gave away a penalty. Mitchell Pearce stabbed a kick behind and touched down himself to score.

The Dragons were now on top and stormed 12-8 ahead with a try from Paul Seguier. A great set play from the Dragons with attacking players doubling up on defenders allowing Seguier to carve through.

But then another yellow card for Catalans, this time to Michael McIlorum, paved the way for Leigh to score with Ben Nakubuwai burrowing over from the penalty allowing Ben Reynolds to nail a penalty and make it 14-12.

Then a mess at the back nearly led to a try for Wigan Warriors bound Adam Keighran after a ball bounced off a defender but he was unable to ground the loose ball.

But shortly after Catalans took the lead again when Hull KR bound Tyrone May kicked behind for Tom Davies to score.

May was in the mood in the second half as he dummied, bounced off Ben Reynolds and carved inside wrong footing Ben Nakubuwai who was missing his boot.

The match was settled with another try for the Leopards as Manu Ma’u grounded another kick.