Burgess ready for Wales clash
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Burgess ready for Wales clash
Sam Burgess won’t let the occasion get to him when he starts in the crunch Rugby World Cup clash against Wales this Saturday.
The former rugby league star is set for only his second start in the Pool A game between the two quarter-final contenders.
"This is up there. It is a big game. I am really excited to be a part of it, but it is just another game.
"I don't want to let the occasion take over. This is an exciting time to be part of England rugby, especially starting against Wales. I am really looking forward to the atmosphere.”
Burgess also feels confident that he has the trust of the players and coaches around him.
"I believe in myself. I feel like I have the respect of my teammates and the staff. That is the opinion that counts for me. I have played a lot of rugby at 12 in the last few months and I feel ready."
The former rugby league star is set for only his second start in the Pool A game between the two quarter-final contenders.
"This is up there. It is a big game. I am really excited to be a part of it, but it is just another game.
"I don't want to let the occasion take over. This is an exciting time to be part of England rugby, especially starting against Wales. I am really looking forward to the atmosphere.”
Burgess also feels confident that he has the trust of the players and coaches around him.
"I believe in myself. I feel like I have the respect of my teammates and the staff. That is the opinion that counts for me. I have played a lot of rugby at 12 in the last few months and I feel ready."
