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Burrell to switch codes and join Warrington
After playing his whole career in rugby union, Luther Burrell will line up for rugby league side Warrington Wolves later this year.
Luther Burrell will trade rugby union for rugby league later this year when he joins Super League side Warrington Wolves from Northampton Saints.
The former England international centre has agreed a deal to leave Northampton at the end of the Premiership season, joining Wire on July 1.
The 31-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Warrington and says he is excited to make the move.
“I know I will need to earn the trust of my team-mates first and foremost,” Burrell said. “I also hope to bring some physicality, that edge and the ability to break the line.
“I’ve had the opportunity to play for England in union and to play on some of the biggest stages in finals. I’d like to think I can transfer the experience I have gained into rugby league.
“I’m not here to make up the numbers. I’m coming over and I mean business.”
Welcome to the Wire, @lutherburrell!
Luther will join up with the squad from July 1st once the @premrugby season concludes
Full story https://t.co/5AGQPozb0A pic.twitter.com/9jxWU7gSMC
— Warrington Wolves (@wolvesrl) February 19, 2019
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