WINE OF DUTY

Sam's corking plan after hanging up boots

-  DAVE CRAVEN

CATALANS star Sam Tomkins is all set for retirement - after bagging himself a vineyard.

The ex-England captain bows out at the end of the season, hoping to sign off an incredible career by helping Les Dracs to their first Super League title.

But the full-back, who moved to France four years ago, is sure to remain busy after his unexpected grape-growing investment in Perpignan.

Tomkins said: "I stumbled across it. I've a friend here who's a builder by trade and we're always looking for properties or land to invest in.