HERE IS: Sam Burgess, manager of Warrington Wolves, responds to connections with a South Sydney Rabbitohs position

Head coach of the WARRINGTON WOLVES, Sam Burgess, has brushed off any idea of Jason Demetriou joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs, given the player’s mounting criticism at the Redfern club.

After a horrendous start to the 2024 NRL season, Demetriou’s Rabbitohs are presently comfortably outside the play-off spots.

As a result, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive, with Burgess’ name being mentioned frequently as a possible Demetriou replacement should the latter be let go.

However, Burgess has no intention of leaving the Wolves as things stand, with the former England international confirming he will honour his two-year contract at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Prior to Warrington’s fixture against the Leigh Leopards on Saturday afternoon, Burgess responded to talk about a potential move back to Souths, saying: “Nothing in it whatsoever, I’ve got a two-year contract here and I will honour that.

“(Owner) Simon Moran and everyone at the club have been brilliant with me so I’m very happy. I’m loving my time here and I won’t be going back any time soon.”

That will be music to Warrington’s fans with a Challenge Cup semi-final on the horizon and a very comfortable place inside the top four of Super League.