Ultimate warrior Sam Burgess retires as one of England's best rugby league exports | Nick Tedeschi
30 October 2019 05:00
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The Rabbitohs forward was fearless in everything he did on the field, an enforcer from what seems like a bygone eraIt was a true testament to Sam Burgess’ authenticity that he remained as popular and respected in the game amongst both players and fans as he did considering how much time he spent in front of the judiciary and how much time he spent engaging in the dark arts of rugby league. But no matter how high the tackle, how ferocious the hit, how close to the line he travelled, Burgess was beloved by nearly all and sundry.Perhaps it was his Englishness. Australians have long held a fascination with the great Brits who have come out and tried their wares in the premiership. From the likes of Dave Bolton and Tommy Bishop in the 1960s through to Mal Reilly in the 1970s, Ellery Hanley and Garry Schofield in the 1980s to Burgess, James Graham and the plethora now in Canberra, Australian league fans have long respected and admired the Brits for both their skill and their character. Related: Sam Burgess forced to retire from rugby league due to injury Continue readingread full article
