If there is ever a better example as to why we need to introduce this I've never seen it. m.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/26064628 Think its pretty much a given that the Doc would in for him like a shot and make a real statement about the club and the sport as a whole.

If there is ever a better example as to why we need to introduce this I've never seen it. m.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/26064628 Think its pretty much a given that the Doc would in for him like a shot and make a real statement about the club and the sport as a whole.

What a bitter pill to swallow it would be if Sam does indeed switch to union. It just shows you how much money must be knocking about in RU if they can go over to the NRL and cherry one pick one of the best players in the competition.



Odds on Salford signing him in 2017?

Tremendous player.

They say he's being poached to play inside centre.

Just don't see that.

It hasn't worked at international level with Joel Tomkins and although Burgess is a better player,I think it's a stretch to see him in that position in RU.

Burgess is an exceptional RL player but would make an average RU centre.Just dont think he has the required skill set for that position to be an international.

Maybe Worzel can offer his advice being as he is an ex RU fan.

It's really bad news to hear Sam Burgess may cross over. Absolutely proves how right Dr Koukash is regarding English RL being able to retain its stars ( I know he plays in Oz. )

Burgess for me would be a fantastic Number 8 in union.

without doubt he will make a world class number 8. But he would just be average at best in the backs. His aggression would be a big boost to the england pack

Just occurred to me that this is the only report of this I've seen, maybe a lot of hot air.



Though with the Doc announcing we have spent up to the cap but should there be a seed change by the RFL/SL we have one Marquee signing waiting in the wings.

I wonder who it could be???

Hearing rumours it's Joel Tomkins...

Crazy how Englands RUWC back line could consist of Chris Ashton, Owen Farrell, Kyle Eastmond, Joel Tomkins and Sam Burgess. Would we have beaten either New Zealand or Austrlia in last years RLWC with those names included in the team? (Obviously ignore Burgess).

Do you think any of those would have made the England team? Eastmond maybe, but would you put Ashton ahead of Charnley or Hall? Farrell ahead of Sinfield/Chase/Widdop? Nah.