George and Tom Burgess pledge future to South Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2015 09:42, UK
England forwards George and Tom Burgess have pledged their futures to South Sydney by signing contract extensions which run until the end of the 2018 season.
The 23-year-old twins followed their older brothers Luke and Sam to the National Rugby League (NRL) and George has made 74 appearances since making his first grade debut in 2012, while Tom moved 12 months later and has played 51 times for the Rabbitohs.
Luke and Sam have since left but the twins are very happy to be staying in Sydney and were in the team which thrashed St Helens 39-0 in the World Club Challenge at Langtree Park earlier this year.
Tom, who is set to win his sixth cap in England's international against France at Leigh on Saturday, said: "Much has been made about the Burgess brothers at Souths, but we're all brothers here at the club.
"We love running out in the red and green to all of our wonderful members and I can't wait to get stuck back into it in the new year."
And George, who is set to miss England's autumn internationals with a hip injury, added: "This club is my home now and I'm happy to have my future sorted.
"We're building something great at this club and, with commitment and dedication, we can achieve our goals."
South Sydney's coach Michael Maguire said: "George and Thomas are two of the pillars of our forward pack and we are very happy to have them extend their time with the club, to cover at least the next three seasons.
"They are great athletes and have made a real impact on our forward pack over the past few years.
"They are both leaders in the making and we're happy to have the boys in red and green."
