Former England international Sam Burgess has reportedly been arrested in Sydney after allegedly failing a roadside drugs test.
The 34-year-old former cross-code star has not been charged regarding the alleged positive drugs test.Burgess was also allegedly driving with a suspended licence.
Police added: “Inquiries are continuing, and police will await the result of a secondary oral fluid analysis.”
Burgess said in a statement: “An initial roadside drug test was taken, which showed positive to cocaine. A court date was issued for driving with a suspended licence.
“After I was released from the police station, I immediately and voluntarily went to an independent, internationally accredited testing facility and undertook a urine test. The urine sample returned a negative result to all illicit drugs.
“I deny any suggestion that I have drugs in my system. I have not consumed, obtained, or possessed any illicit drugs. I have made positive improvements to my life and to my driving since my full licence was returned to me following a 10-month loss of licence.
“I have undertaken road safety courses and since then I have not incurred any demerit points or fines. I am clean and sober from drugs, living a happy, healthy and balanced life.
Sam Burgess voted worst England player since 2003 World Cup triumph
We asked over 1,000 fans to vote on who they think is the worst player to represent the men in white since 2012.
#5. Danny Cipriani – 3%
World-class on his day, but I don’t think any England fan will argue that the mercurial fly-half winning just 16 caps during his career can only be considered a complete disaster. He was never able to replicate his club form on the international stage. So disappointing.
#4. Shaun Perry – 5%
Much was made of the fact that Shaun Perry was an ex-welder when he burst into the limelight during an impressive season with Bristol, and it did make a charming rags-to-riches story. But, let’s be honest, he never really looked accomplished in the England shirt. A poor performance against South Africa in the 2007 Rugby World Cup led to Perry being dropped from the 22 by England coach Brian Ashton. He never played again.
