Warriors bound England star Sam Tomkins is backing the Kiwis to win the World Cup final against the Kangaroos.

Tomkins is finding it hard to get over England's last gasp semifinal loss to the Kiwis last Sunday but is turning his attentions to his shift to New Zealand and a three year stint in the NRL with the Warriors.

Tomkins the most expensive player in rugby league has sent his well wishes to New Zealand against Australia in a repeat of the 2008 final and hopes the Kiwis win the world cup.

New Zealand meets Australia at 3.30am this Sunday.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: TVNZ