‘Broke my jaw!’ – Sam Burgess among NRL Hall of Fame inductees as one new member slammed

Sam Burgess has landed himself in the NRL Hall of Fame alongside several other former stars, with one of the decisions causing controversy thanks to a brutal response from another legend.

Burgess made 182 appearances for South Sydney Rabbitohs in two separate stints and guided the team to a Grand Final win, memorably playing through the pain of a broken jaw and inspiring his side to victory.

The 35-year-old has been joined by Lionel Morgan, Les Boyd, Ben Elias, Steve Renouf, Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Billy Slater, Benji Marshall, Cooper Cronk, Greg Inglis in the NRL Hall of Fame.

Burgess’ place is the first for a British player and not up for much debate, however, one legend has taken exception to the inclusion of Les Boyd.

Darryl Brohman, former Penrith star and Footy Show member, tweeted: “Les Boyd…..9 Months suspension for breaking my Jaw in 1983. 12 Months for Eye gouging Billy Johnston……Gets inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Please!!!!”

One fan responded: “Majority of the game agrees with you Darryl – it’s an absolute disgrace. Really really poor from the NRL.”