7th Tackle: More proof Sam Burgess is a great leader

This is what makes Sam Burgess such a great leader.

Embarrassed by South Sydney’s poor showing in 2017, Burgess refused to partake in ‘Mad Monday’ celebrations with the rest of his team mates over the weekend.

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He did enjoy a few quiet beers after last Friday night’s season-ending defeat to the Eels, but was too chastened to continue drinking beyond that.

Most of the team took a different approach, venturing to Randwick Races on Saturday before kicking-on at various Double Bay nightspots until the early hours.