Sam Burgess gets advice on how to steal ball for Bath Rugby -...
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No-one thought Sam Burgess' transition to rugby union would be easy, but it seems everyone is helping him these days, even referees.
The former NRL superstar gave away a penalty as he tried to steal a ball on the floor for Bath Rugby against Sale Sharks on Friday night.
When he asked referee Wayne Barnes what he did wrong, the charitable ref gave him some useful advice, explaining to Burgess he needed to go straight for the ball at the breakdown, not place his hands on the floor ahead of the ball.
Burgess then asked whether he was "close" to a legal turnover and Barnes, officiating his 150…
The former NRL superstar gave away a penalty as he tried to steal a ball on the floor for Bath Rugby against Sale Sharks on Friday night.
When he asked referee Wayne Barnes what he did wrong, the charitable ref gave him some useful advice, explaining to Burgess he needed to go straight for the ball at the breakdown, not place his hands on the floor ahead of the ball.
Burgess then asked whether he was "close" to a legal turnover and Barnes, officiating his 150…
