Comments on: Sam Burgess Profiled: The Gentleman Superstar Of Rugby League

By: Benjit

Benjit — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:26:03 +0000

I imagine SB will play centre in his first season, to learn the basics (and it is his only chance to break into the world cup squad) then move to 8. If Youngs can move from centre to hooker in a couple of years, someone of Burgess’s talent should not find it hard.

By: Pablito

Pablito — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:31:23 +0000

I guess number 8 may not be such a bad idea if he can pick it up quickly. You don’t often see Kieran Read scrapping on the floor and he tries to avoid being caught up in rucks too much as its not where he’s most effective.

He’d need to a lot of practice at the back of the scrum though

I think Jacob is correct though – if we want him bought through quickly centre is the best position and probably inside centre, where he’s closer to the action

By: Chris Lacharge

Chris Lacharge — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:14:16 +0000

Awesome article, thank you

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:28:57 +0000

I’d be surprised if he managed to play in the back row, mainly for breakdown reasons. It’s pretty tough to pick that stuff up to an international standard. Surely centre is the best bet? Get his hands on the ball as much as possible, let him defend. But if he becomes a forward he’ll have to learn to ruck, maul, scrum and be part of a line out – huge task.

He’d have been pretty useful outside Eastmond on Saturday to help England get over the gain line – can not wait to see him play.

By: Benjit

Benjit — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:06:35 +0000

I can’t wait to see him in Union. Not long now I hope. Really hope he takes to the sport quickly. Could see him on the bench for 6n to ease him in.