Sam Burgess of Rabbitohs Photo: Getty Images
Tough and honest as they come, Sam Burgess is the last player who’d stoop to acting for benefits on the field. But away from the paddock it’s a different story, with an acting cameo very much on his radar.
Since the Englishman returned from his ill-fated switch to rugby late last year, television networks have been trying to sign him up. Burgess took his time over the decision, which was only made a few weeks ago.
He also consulted closely with his biggest supporter – Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe, who knows a thing or two about the acting caper.