Burgess named in England WCup squad
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SAM Burgess has been selected in England’s 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup after playing just one international game since his cross-code switch from rugby league 10 months ago.
Burgess was preferred to Luther Burrell, an England regular over the last two seasons, as one of four centers in a squad announced yesterday by coach Stuart Lancaster. Burgess’ leadership skills and winning mentality have persuaded Lancaster to take a gamble on a player who has had more game time as a blindside flanker with Bath in the English league. His only appearance for England was in a World Cup warm-up match against a second-string France side on August 15. There’s no place for utility back Danny Cipriani, and Ben Morgan beat Nick Easter to the back-up No. 8 spot.
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