Sam Burgess shrugs off criticism from Bath coach Mike Ford

• Burgess was accused of ‘not having the stomach’ to play rugby union• ‘Mike may be a bit upset and that’s fine. That’s more a reflection on himself’Sam Burgess dismissed criticism from Bath coach Mike Ford as he arrived back in Australia where he pledged his long-term future to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.Ford on Tuesday criticised Burgess’ return to rugby league and the Rabbitohs just 12 months into his three-year Bath deal, claiming the 26-year-old “didn’t have the stomach” to stay and fight for a future in rugby union. Continue reading...