Got 1 Match Ban

Thank god was expecting a 3 match ban if any Australians where involved

One match is probably a bullet dodged. I'd take that

Speaking of Sam, for a decent little documentary on him, search "Slammin Sam Burgess, Full Documentary" at the tube of you.

Think 1 match in the context of a world cup tournament is about right.

It wasn't a malicious tackle - more laziness... plus Thaiday was from memory slipping down when the contact was made.

I'd take the ban (which he obviously has) and sit out the Ireland game ready to come back for the rest of the competition. 1 match isn't going to affect England's chances.

It's a great film. Russell Crowe is awesome.

just watched it. Brilliant. Quite emotional at times too

I'd urge everyone to watch the film. My Dad died from MND four months ago, I used to do what Sam did for five years, as well as my family. Very emotional, very powerful. Albeit, his arms are bigger than mine ha.

the Aussies must be worried given the amount of whinging their media is doing about the length of ban.

I'd say it's more a case of building them up and knocking them down. The Aussie media do that with all of their stars. They back them to the hilt and then "highlight" the fact that actually they're not saints, as if fans of the sport hadn't realised.

I can assure you the Aussie journos reporting on this aren't worried. Most of them aren't rugby league fans and openly mock international games.

To be honest it was not the worst shot in the world. 1 or 2 matches would be about right. People got less for knocking out GOB this year.

The lack of an appeal suggests England and Sam are happy with it.