South Sydney legend Sam Burgess’ time at the club is over after a lengthy meeting with Rabbitohs powerbrokers on Wednesday morning.
Burgess left the club’s Maroubra offices at 9am before being picked up by his partner and said “I wish the boys all the well (sic).”
The 2014 premiership winner arrived at Souths headquarters at 6.30am on Wednesday following revelations from this masthead that he and fellow assistant coach John Morris were set to be moved on by the club after privately raising concerns of double standards around the treatment of star duo Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker.
Morris, however, was on the field when the Rabbitohs began training, along with Mitchell.
The Rabbitohs released a statement at 10am confirming Burgess’ departure.
“The South Sydney Rabbitohs thank Sam for his valuable contribution to the club as assistant coach and join with all Rabbitohs members and supporters in wishing him every success at Warrington,” Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly said.
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