Burgess will lead England for the Four Nations Series John Walton/PASam Burgess has been named England captain less than a year after returning to rugby league following a dismal 12-month spell in union. Burgess, the South Sydney forward, will lead England for the Ladbrokes Four Nations Series after being chosen ahead of James Graham to replace Sean O’Loughlin, who has been ruled out of the series through injury. It’s an absolute honour and privilege to be asked to captain my country and lead this groupWayne Bennett, the new England head coach, confirmed Burgess as his captain during a press conference at the team’s hotel in London earlier today. “Sam will be our captain,” he said. “He leads from the front.”It caps a remarkable turnaround in…

Source: The Times October 17, 2016 15:56 UTC