Tomkins on Challenge Cup final pressure, Peet's job, RLWC

England captain and Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins talks exclusively to Sky Sports ahead of this weekend's Challenge Cup final between Wigan and Huddersfield, discussing pressure, Matt Peet, the Rugby League World Cup and more..

Tomkins, who spent two spells with Wigan (2008-2013, 2016-2018) either side of a stint with the NZ Warriors in the NRL, lifted the Challenge Cup twice with the Warriors in 2011 and 2013.

On Saturday, Wigan meet Huddersfield Giants in the 2022 showpiece cup clash, having not won it since Tomkins last lifted the cup with them nine years ago.

The 33-year-old gives his thoughts on his old club and the pressure the occasion brings...

"They're [Wigan] favourites going into the game. They've been pretty good this year." Tomkins told Sky Sports.

"I think they've got the most exciting player in Super League in Jai Field in the squad, so with him I think they have a good chance to beat anybody.

"But it'll be a tough task, because Huddersfield have been playing some good stuff as well.

"It's certainly different to any other game.

"There's extra pressure and the final is very different in terms of atmosphere. There's a carnival atmosphere in the stadium because you get not only big support from the two sides playing, but fans from all the teams going to support the Challenge Cup.

"It's a different feeling and there's a lot of pressure on you especially because a cup like the Challenge Cup with the history it's got, it's one you don't want to miss out on when you've got the chance, so I'm sure both players will be feeling that pressure already."

While the last 15 Challenge Cup finals have been hosted at Wembley Stadium, Saturday's clash will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the very first time.