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Andrew Mehrtens: Sam Burgess is the victim

England centre Sam Burgess been defended by New Zealand legend Andrew Merhtens.

The rugby league convert has been criticised for his part in the hosts鈥� elimination from the Rugby World Cup and was left out of the squad for Saturday鈥檚 final Pool A match against Uruguay.

鈥淚t鈥檚 not Sam Burgess鈥� fault,鈥� said Mehrtens.

鈥淗e鈥檚 a tremendous athlete in whatever sport he puts his mind to.

鈥淗e hasn鈥檛 had the time and the opportunity to get the feel for rugby union.鈥�

This clip is originally from 5 live Sport 7 October 2015.

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