Did Souths get rid of the wrong coach? Sam Burgess is flying with Warrington Wolves in England since his bitter split with Jason Demetriou
- Sam Burgess has made a flying start in his life as a coach
- His Warrington Wolves are top of the Super League
- Meanwhile, South Sydney has had a poor start to the season
South Sydney’s Jason Demetriou is under intense pressure two games into the new NRL season and the charges won’t be helped by Sam Burgess making his first coaching gig.
Rabbitohs legend Burgess left the club under a dark cloud last year amid an alleged dispute over the alleged favorable treatment of star player Latrell Mitchell, with Demetriou siding with the full-back.
After missing the finals last season, a strong start to the new season was imperative.
However, the Bunnies have lost their first two games of the year, with the team emphatically defeated at Suncorp Stadium by last year’s grand finalists the Broncos.
As a result, all eyes are on Demetriou ahead of a tough series of matches heading into Round 10.
Sam Burgess has left fans wondering if Souths got rid of the wrong coach
The Bunnies are in poor form after losing their first two games of the season
And to rub salt in the wounds, Burgess loves life on the other side of the world.
The football great took up his first coaching job in the off-season, at Super League club Warrington Wolves, and has already put the team in the spotlight.
They defeated the London Broncos 58-4 on Sunday to climb top of the ladder, above reigning champions Wigan – although the Warriors still have a game in hand.
“London is a strong team and fortunately we have players who can find space,” Burgess said after the big win.
‘We took all our chances and didn’t leave many behind. That was actually the difference.’
There is still a large part of the season to go, but Burgess’ early success will certainly not go unnoticed in Sydney.
Elsewhere, speculation is rife that Wayne Bennett could make a dramatic return to the Bunnies in place of Demetriou.
The pressure is on Jason Demetriou to find a solution to his side’s growing problems
According to Fox League’s Paul Kent, Bennett – whose contract with the Dolphins expires at the end of the season – could replace Demetriou if the side’s poor form continues, and bring Burgess back as assistant.
“Sam comes back as Wayne’s assistant and goes through the same process. “Wayne will return as head coach and give Sam two years to work under him, just as he is now doing with Woolf, as he previously did with Demetriou,” Kent said.
‘Then that completes your entire succession plan.’