Rugby World Cup: Burgess 'to quit union' as England unravel

Rugby league convert could return to the 13-man game as England stars fear World Cup feedback will be leaked to media

Sam Burgess
(Image credit: Shaun Botteril/Getty)

By Gavin Mortimer

Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on Sam Burgess returning to rugby league amid growing speculation the England centre is planning to quit union less than a year after making the switch from the 13-man code. According to Sky Sports rumours are gathering pace that Burgess "is set to join Leeds Rhinos" from Premiership club Bath once England's World Cup campaign is over.

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