Burgess World Cup hopes in balance
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September's World Cup may come too soon for rugby league convert Sam Burgess to make it into the England squad, says coach Stuart Lancaster.
Burgess, 26, joined Bath from Australian club South Sydney Rabbitohs and made his debut for England Saxons last month.
Club coach Mike Ford said Burgess is "frustrated" with aspects of union.
Lancaster said: "The Six Nations was always going to be a push.
The World Cup would be too, but never say never.
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Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Lancaster said he still thinks it is early days to judge the development of the former Brad…
Burgess, 26, joined Bath from Australian club South Sydney Rabbitohs and made his debut for England Saxons last month.
Club coach Mike Ford said Burgess is "frustrated" with aspects of union.
Lancaster said: "The Six Nations was always going to be a push.
The World Cup would be too, but never say never.
"
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Lancaster said he still thinks it is early days to judge the development of the former Brad…
