The Saracens centre was both try maker and scorer in the record breaking 40-6 win over Australia in Wales last Pool C outing and is hoping for more of the same against Georgia in Nantes in the final pool match.
“We don’t want a dip in our performance, we want to get better. We don’t want to take our foot off the pedal – we want to build confidence and momentum and keep on going,” said Tompkins.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this before – the build-up, the hype, seeing how proud and pleased the families are. This World Cup has been everything and more.
“I hope there is more to come from me, I don’t know where the limit is. I want to just keep getting better and keep pushing myself.
“I’m happy with some areas of my game, but there are a lot of things I need to improve on. If I want to be the best I can be, you look at some of the other centres out there and you want to emulate the likes of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose.”
Tompkins’ midfield partnership with Geroge North has become a real strength within the team and the two men will be teaming up together for the seventh time this year at the weekend, and the 11th time altogether with two of thos appearances being when Tompkins has come off the bench.
The Saracens star has also line-up alongside Hadleigh Parkes (3 times), Owen Watkin (4), Johnny Williams (2), Willis Halaholo (2), Jonathan Davies, Joe Hawkins and Joe Roberts.
“We’ve had five months together, I got myself properly fit and the difference for me is night and day. I’ve got myself right and the hard work is paying off,” added Tompkins.
“I couldn’t agree more with Jonathan Humphreys when he said we are more like a club team. Being together (for five months) means you can have those little conversations and make little tweaks.
“You are all looking for little things to tweak and improve. It has been really healthy, and it has been all of us pushing each other.
“We all like each other and that’s not easy to come by. The atmosphere is fun as well.”
The fun is costing Tompkins more than most when it comes to squad fines. He is one of the serial offenders when it comes to breaking the rules and has had to pay the price.
“I’ve worn the wrong shirts, I’ve forgotten to wear suit shoes, I was late to one meeting and I forgot my passport. I think it is because I am too laid-back,” he explained.
