A GRAPE IDEA

Tomkins' bold plan after his Catalans career ends

- Dave Craven

CATALAN DRAGONS star Sam Tomkins is all set for retirement after himself a vineyard.

buying 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 in grape-growing investment Perpignan.

Tomkins said: "I just 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. Some land became available but there were no pictures so we went out there to have a look.