Burgess to link with Michael Maguire

Joe Burgess is leaving Sydney Roosters early - to move to NRL rivals Souths.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jun 2016, 08:57 BST
Updated 20th Jun 2016, 10:58 BST
Joe Burgess is set for a third club in less than a yearJoe Burgess is set for a third club in less than a year
Joe Burgess is set for a third club in less than a year

The winger is cutting short his three-year deal with the Roosters to return to Wigan next year.

He has made only four appearances for Trent Robinson’s side.

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Now, he has been given permission to play the remainder of this season with South Sydney.

Ex-Wigan coach Maguire is the coach of the Rabbitohs, who have England internationals Sam, George and Tom Burgess – no relation – in their squad.

Confirmation of the move is expected early this week.

Burgess made his Wigan debut in 2013 and became a firm fans’ favourite over the following two years before moving to the NRL.

His return home, confirmed last Friday, has been well-received by many Warriors supporters.

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