Luther Burrell: from the England rugby union team to the Super League

Four years ago Luther Burrell was playing in the Six Nations. Now he is aiming to represent his country at rugby leagueBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredWith 18 minutes left of the Super League match at Ealing Trailfinders on Saturday, there was an historic moment. A former England rugby union international came on for his senior debut in rugby league, the first player to do so since Five Nations winner Nigel Heslop turned out for Oldham 27 years ago. With them leading London 36-6, Luther Burrell’s cameo for Warrington was as uneventful as debuts get. Playing at right centre, the giant f…