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Apologetic Joel Tomkins set for Wigan Warriors talks

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Joel Tomkins is set for talks with Wigan Warriors after being filmed abusing bar staff, having apologised and conceding "it's a mistake I will have to pay for".

Wigan have already fined Tomkins £10,000 and banned him for four weeks after footage emerged of the player barging his way behind the bar of a pub and abusing staff.

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Sam Tomkins, Joel's brother, was also present in the video and handed a £5,000 fine.

A second piece of footage subsequently came to light on Tuesday, which showed Joel continuing to be abusive and refusing to leave the establishment.

Sam posted the second video on his Twitter page along with a statement from his apologetic brother, who claims he cannot remember the incident.

"I take full responsibility for my actions and I am deeply ashamed and embarrassed by the whole situation," the statement read.

"The incident happened five weeks ago. On that day, I had drank excessive amounts of alcohol - which is totally wrong - and, while it is not an excuse, it was the main factor for my behaviour that night.

"When I saw two videos of my actions, I couldn't even remember the situation, which I am ashamed to admit.

"I met with the bar owner and both bar staff and told them how sorry I was for my actions. My apology was accepted."

He continued: "It is somewhat of a relief that the footage has now been made public, as it has been extremely difficult over the last five weeks to live with the worry that the videos may be released.

"It is a situation I will learn from and a position I will never put myself in again. It's a mistake I will have to pay for and obviously talks will take place with Wigan about my future.

"I'm sure the video footage is enough for many people to form an opinion on my character and I can only accept that fact. I may never change those opinions."

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