Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:07 pm  

moto748 wrote:

I've been following the RUWC on another forum with some quite knowledgeable union fans. Hardly any of them are down on Sam Burgess at all. All agree that Barrit looked the problem (if it was down to one player) against Wales, and Sam did little wrong. One commented that it was precisely the errors expected of Burgess before the tournament (poor defensive positioning, etc) that the experienced Barrit was guilty of. Despite all that, I gather he'll be playing in the next game!

^^^^ this, a lot of anti union sentiment on here, grew up in Wales watching union but prefer league, to my mind a faster game which is better to watch, no blame being attached to Burgess, most of the ire is falling on Lancaster and Robshaws arrogant decision to go for the try with Farrel on top kicking form and nearly 3 minutes left, Wales were more street wise and collectively mentally stronger and physically fitter and finished strong, i get the hump with Woodward who is a prize cock loudly claiming that England threw it away,
ps Lancaster threw Robshaw to the wolves in his post match interview and will not survive if they lose saturday,
finally most right minded union fans who watch league over the years are fully appreciative of what league has achieved and the top quality players they have and still produce

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:00 pm  

moto748 wrote:

I've been following the RUWC on another forum with some quite knowledgeable union fans. Hardly any of them are down on Sam Burgess at all. All agree that Barrit looked the problem (if it was down to one player) against Wales, and Sam did little wrong. One commented that it was precisely the errors expected of Burgess before the tournament (poor defensive positioning, etc) that the experienced Barrit was guilty of. Despite all that, I gather he'll be playing in the next game!

The point is that he's been dropped. Now that must be a new experience for SB at the best of times, but bearing in mind that he only went to Union to play in the World Cup, imagine how he's feeling? Assuming England get dumped out on Saturday, that's it ... he's basically chucked his career away for 40 mins of inffective action. And even if they get through, realistically what are the chances of him playing in a World Cup Final given the 'controversy' at this early stage?

I appreciate that he's probably enjoying their money, but good grief, he was on belting money in RL, and at the same time was regarded as a hero in the UK and first on the teamsheet in Aus. Imagine all that, and then consider that he's not just been dropped, but dropped by a pillock like Stuart Lancaster.

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:07 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

The point is that he's been dropped. Now that must be a new experience for SB at the best of times, but bearing in mind that he only went to Union to play in the World Cup, imagine how he's feeling? Assuming England get dumped out on Saturday, that's it ... he's basically chucked his career away for 40 mins of inffective action. And even if they get through, realistically what are the chances of him playing in a World Cup Final given the 'controversy' at this early stage?

I appreciate that he's probably enjoying their money, but good grief, he was on belting money in RL, and at the same time was regarded as a hero in the UK and first on the teamsheet in Aus. Imagine all that, and then consider that he's not just been dropped, but dropped by a pillock like Stuart Lancaster.

hes not throw his career away, whats he missed, 1 or 2 seasons he'll be back probably to Oz

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:14 pm  

I tried to watch a bit but found it incredibly boring. Can't fathom how anyone prefers it to RL. Come back Sam!

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:16 pm  

suffolk rhinos wrote:

hes not throw his career away, whats he missed, 1 or 2 seasons he'll be back probably to Oz

Let's just hope it doesn't have the same effect on him it had on Iestyn Harris, Karl Pryce, Lee Smith, Henry Paul etc

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:39 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

Let's just hope it doesn't have the same effect on him it had on Iestyn Harris, Karl Pryce, Lee Smith, Henry Paul etc

Chev Walker

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:00 pm  

I think he'll return to league to play in our 2017 World Cup.
From there he'll stay in League.
I do hope Wigan offerhim a contract, it would put 2000 on the gate if we signed him.

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:07 pm  

Very little chance of him coming to SL when plenty of NRL clubs would want him, and also all his family are there.

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:54 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Very little chance of him coming to SL when plenty of NRL clubs would want him, and also all his family are there.

Sooner he was plying his trade in Aus and captaining England than watching grass grow at the RUWC.

Re: Sam Burgess : Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:29 pm  

Well, I think everyone here thinks that.