Rugby League Fans Hail Bevan French as Potential “Best-Ever” Super League Player
When it comes to the quality of rugby league’s Super League, few are better placed to offer insight than two-time Man of Steel winner Sam Tomkins. And the former England captain has suggested that current Man of Steel Bevan French could go down as Super League’s “best-ever” player.
Tomkins, who plays for the Wigan Warriors, may have a hint of bias towards his teammate, but he revealed on Sky Sports that the Australian has the talent to become the greatest player to ever grace the rugby league Super League competition.
Speculation about whether French can reach “GOAT” (greatest of all time) status has been fueled by the news that the 28-year-old has signed a contract extension with Wigan, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028 rugby league season. Even rugby league legends like Andrew Johns have called for French to return to the NRL, arguing he would be a “sensation” down under.
French is the latest in a string of key Wigan players to commit their long-term futures to the club, joining the likes of Abbas Miski, Jai Field, Jake Wardle, and Harry Smith. This talent retention suggests French will have the support and quality around him to potentially cement his status as the best rugby league Super League player ever.
When asked by Sky Sports’ Brian Carney if French could become one of the competition’s all-time greats, Tomkins replied emphatically: “Yeah I think so.” He praised French’s “outstanding” abilities and the “world class” moments of brilliance the fullback has produced, from his pass in the World Club Challenge to his try against St Helens.
Tomkins’ high praise comes after French put in another standout performance, scoring a try and providing an assist in Wigan’s 40-12 victory over the Leigh Leopards. The rugby league superstar’s current tally stands at five tries and two assists in just five games this Super League season.
For rugby league fans and betting enthusiasts following the latest news, fixtures and results from the Sky Sports rugby league coverage, the consensus is clear – Bevan French has the potential to be remembered as the greatest player in Super League history.
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