The South Sydney Rabbitohs have signed young Englishman George Burgess for seasons 2011 and 2012. Burgess, 18, is one of the brightest young stars in England, and is the younger brother of current South Sydney and England star Sam Burgess. George, a prop forward standing 194cm and weighing 120kg, has been part of the full time squad at the Bradford Bulls for the past 12 months, as well as being part of the England Academy side that defeated the Australian Schoolboys in their two match series this month. Burgess is yet to taste first grade in the English Super League and will start his career in Australia with the Rabbitohs’ NYC squad. Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson is pleased that the Rabbitohs can re-unite two of the Burgess brothers. “The Burgess brothers are all talented footballers and we’re delighted to have two of the boys playing for the Rabbitohs over the next two years,” Mr Richardson said. “George is a great prospect and a real project for our Club. We’ll work with him over the next two years and during that time we’re aiming to develop him into an NRL footballer in the red and green.” Burgess is excited about making the move to Australia with South Sydney. “I can’t wait to make the move and get started at the Rabbitohs,” Burgess said. “Sam has been raving about the Rabbitohs and living in Sydney all year, so I’m looking forward to coming out and training and playing in Australia. “I’m grateful to Bradford for the opportunities they’ve given me over the past few years, and also the release to come to Australia and play with the Rabbitohs. “I’m very excited about pulling on the red and green jersey and getting started on my career at Souths.”

DOB: 21 April 1992
POB: Dewsbury, England
Junior Club: Dewsbury Moor
Position: Prop
Height: 194cm
Weight: 120kg
Rep Honours: England Academy squad 2010