Sam Burgess named for World All-Stars

Sam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side.

Cameron Smith will captain the side for the February 13 fixture at Suncorp Stadium, that includes players from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, England, Wales, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

Johnathan Thurston will again captain the Indigenous side, who are aiming to win the pre-season fixture for the third straight time.

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