Sam Burgess insists US authorities will rubber stamp his visa and allow him to be in Las Vegas – he just doesn’t know exactly when.
The South Sydney legend, who coaches Warrington in the Super League, is yet to receive the green light to enter America for next Sunday’s rugby league extravaganza.
Several NRL players who have had matters dealt with by police, no matter how minor, have had to be interviewed by the US consulate before having their visas approved.
Manly’s Luke Brooks, South Sydney pair Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton, as well as Brisbane’s Reece Walsh were among the big names who had to visit the US consulate last year.
This year, players from the Warriors, Cronulla and Canberra, including their trio Josh Papalii, Tom Starling and Joe Tapine, were all formally interviewed before having their paperwork approved.
Burgess pleaded guilty to three driving offences in 2021, but avoided any conviction and completed a traffic offenders program.
Speaking after Warrington’s win over Catalans early on Saturday (AEDT), Burgess told Sky Sports: “I’m the optimist, I’ll get to Vegas. I’ll get there, it’s just when it is, that’s all.
Sam Burgess is sweating on his visa being approved in time for next weekend’s rugby league action in Las Vegas.Credit: Getty
“At the moment my visa application is in with the US Border Patrol.
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