Louw: Burgess the real deal at flank
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Springbok loose forward Francois Louw is backing his Bath teammate Sam Burgess to make his debut for England on the flank.
Rugby League convert Burgess has impressed since moving to the back row from the centres, and is widely tipped to be included in England's pre-World Cup training squad - which will be named on Wednesday.
"I don't think Sam will struggle at international level," said Louw.
"He will hold his own.
"Stuart Lancaster has his hands full with loose forwards, but it's not going to be too long before Sam makes his international debut on the flank.
"Maybe it will…
Rugby League convert Burgess has impressed since moving to the back row from the centres, and is widely tipped to be included in England's pre-World Cup training squad - which will be named on Wednesday.
"I don't think Sam will struggle at international level," said Louw.
"He will hold his own.
"Stuart Lancaster has his hands full with loose forwards, but it's not going to be too long before Sam makes his international debut on the flank.
"Maybe it will…
