Comments on: Jason Robinson: Sam Burgess simply has to be a success

By: Prophet Enoch

Prophet Enoch — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:02:49 +0000

Harelquin,

Remember Farrell’s game against South Africa in Pool A in 2007? He was abysmal, utterly, utterly abysmal. He became a laughing stock by the end of the match, it was almost tragic really.

Many union players across the globe go on to become great League players but the other way round..it never happens. Robinson is the only one of note. Even then Robinson was a success because of his pace, not because he was a ‘great’ union player.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:24:44 +0000

What cost are you referring to?

Bath paid his transfer fee and his wages. And England must pick him why?

To suggest the guy was not picked on merit alone is an insult to him and the sport of rugby union.

By: Benjit

Benjit — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:24:18 +0000

For the last effing time, Burgess move was NOT funded by the RFU. His selection is based partly on Farrell ‘ s preference for league players and the fact that Manu is injured.

By: harlequin

harlequin — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:11:23 +0000

Fully agree.Is the architect of all
this one SL?

By: harlequin

harlequin — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:09:15 +0000

He might have a chance of eventually being awesome in union but only a 6 and not a 12.The same was said about A Farrell who at best was ordinary.Selecting him as the 2nd best 12 in England is ludicrous.He has no track record in real matches not on training paddocks

By: Amathus

Amathus — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:06:05 +0000

Well England were forced to play him in the world cup due to satisfying his cost. An insult to England and English players. Shame on the RFU.

By: stroudos

stroudos — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:26:01 +0000

Anyone doubting Burgess should watch this – https://youtu.be/qNVUwyFox5s.
You can’t coach this kind of work ethic, dedication and positive attitude.
I know many disagree but I reckon he’s going to be awesome in Union.