Lancaster explains Burgess decision
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Lancaster explains Burgess decision
England head coach Stuart Lancaster explained his reasoning behind selecting former rugby league star Sam Burgess in his Rugby World Cup squad.
Burgess has only played one Test for England and just a handful of games at inside centre since he crossed codes earlier this year.
The Bath player has made a big impression on the England coaching staff in training and produced a solid performance on debut at Twickenham.
Lancaster spoke with real enthusiasm about how Burgess had handled himself during England’s training camps.
"Sam has trained the house down. He's impressed everybody," Lancaster said on Thursday.
"He's in on merit from what we've seen in the camp. He's earned the right. I wouldn't describe it as a gamble. I understand the size of the decision.”
Burgess has only played one Test for England and just a handful of games at inside centre since he crossed codes earlier this year.
The Bath player has made a big impression on the England coaching staff in training and produced a solid performance on debut at Twickenham.
Lancaster spoke with real enthusiasm about how Burgess had handled himself during England’s training camps.
"Sam has trained the house down. He's impressed everybody," Lancaster said on Thursday.
"He's in on merit from what we've seen in the camp. He's earned the right. I wouldn't describe it as a gamble. I understand the size of the decision.”
