Sam Burgess can fill the void left by Manu Tuilagi in England's World Cup squad, claims Bath coach
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Sam Burgess can fill the void left by Manu Tuilagi in England's World Cup squad, claims Bath coach
Mike Ford, the Bath head coach, believes Sam Burgess and Jonathan Joseph are more than capable of filling the gap left in the England ranks by the enforced absence of Manu Tuilagi.
Ford insists Burgess’s selection in the 50-man England World Cup training squad to be named tomorrow is not a token gesture towards the former rugby league player and he will be “an asset” for England at international level.
“We are seeing the real Sam Burgess now,” said Ford, who played the 25-year-old on the blindside flank in the last four matches although England see him as a centre.
“Can Sam play inter…
Ford insists Burgess’s selection in the 50-man England World Cup training squad to be named tomorrow is not a token gesture towards the former rugby league player and he will be “an asset” for England at international level.
“We are seeing the real Sam Burgess now,” said Ford, who played the 25-year-old on the blindside flank in the last four matches although England see him as a centre.
“Can Sam play inter…
