GIF: Sam Burgess Nails Ian Madigan With A Boneshuddering Hit

Coming on as a second half substitute in England's 21-13 win against Ireland on Saturday, Sam Burgess was out to impress Stuart Lancaster.

The rugby league convert certainly caught the eye with a huge hit - reminiscent of Andrew Trimble's against Wales last month - on Ian Madigan.

Burgess nailed the Irish back, creating a counter attacking opportunity for England.

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