(Reuters) - Sam Burgess, England's prized capture from rugby league, appears a long way from claiming a World Cup starting spot after a low-key debut for the second string Saxons in Cork on Friday.
The 26-year-old, who switched codes after leading the South Sydney Rabbitohs to Australia's National Rugby League Grand Final in October despite breaking his cheekbone, was replaced late in England's 18-9 win over the Ireland Wolfhounds after an ineffectual display.
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