Burgess hailed for saving choking man in Sydney


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 23 Jan 2016

Rugby Union - England Captain's Run - City of Manchester Stadium - 9/10/15 England's Sam Burgess during training Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sam Burgess has been hailed a lifesaver after the National Rugby League (NRL) player came to the aid of a man who was choking during a fish-eating contest at a Sydney restaurant.

Burgess's South Sydney Rabbitohs were at the Sydney Fish Markets on Friday for a team bonding session when the incident occurred, Fox Sports reported.

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