DRAGON QUEST

Sam's on a mission to rescue Catalans' season

-  DAVE CRAVEN

SAM TOMKINS says he will be back to make sure Catalans make the play-offs - but admits: "We're running out of time."

They visit Salford on Saturday having fallen out of the top six for the first time this season with last weekend's 26-18 home loss against Wigan.

Ex-England captain Tomkins, who came out of retirement in July to aid injury-hit Dragons' cause, has missed the last three games with a hamstring issue.

But he said: "I'll be playing at Salford.

And it is a massive match.

"They are a side we're competing with for one of those top-six spots and they're playing some good rugby.