Sam Burgess played grand final with fractured eye socket and cheekbone

Player undergoes surgery on injuriesRecovery expected to take several monthsSam Burgesss NRL grand final legend continues to grow, with scans revealing he suffered a fractured eye socket alongside his fractured cheekbone in Sundays win over Canterbury.Rugby-union bound Burgess, who suffered the injuries in the opening tackle but played out the game, was scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon.Just laying in hospital waiting for surgery, I look similar to a hamster at the moment. I wouldn't change anything for the world though Continue reading...