Burgess goes back to school

■ By SAM JACKSON
OLYMPIC silver medallist Phil Burgess will join Cranleigh School – 2019 winners of the Daily Mail Trophy – in September as the new director of rugby and 1st XV coach.
He will be leading the rugby programme until the end of December before continuing his preparation for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with the GB Sevens Team.
Burgess, below, said: 'I'm really excited about the opportunity to work at such a prestigious and successful school. I endeavour to bring the same passion and enjoyment I have as a player into my new role as a coach an...

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