Sam Burgess keen to play 80 minutes

Sam Burgess has set his sights on playing the full 80 minutes each week under the new NRL interchange rules.

Burgess returned to rugby league last week in South Sydney’s big opening-round win over the Sydney Roosters but played well short of a full game.

However, the dual international said on Wednesday he’s enjoying the physicality of the NRL and wants to increase his minutes.

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