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He was used as an impact sub for the opening win over Fiji but promoted to start alongside Brad Barritt for the crucial match against Wales, which England lost.
The selection of Burgess was singled out as a perfect example of the problems within the English rugby team and his decision to return to rugby league is a massive embarrassment to both Stuart Lancaster and the RFU.
Following the World Cup, Bath coach Mike Ford granted him an extended leave of absence while promoting him as a potential flanker for World Cup 2019.
Barring another, unlikely return to union, Burgess will be nowhere near England, or Japan, in 2019. It's unlikely Lancaster will be either.
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