17 Feb 2014 Burgess announces he is to switch codes and agrees a three-year deal to join Bath from the South Sydney Rabbitohs
28 Nov The player makes his union debut coming off the bench, and playing as a centre, as Bath beat Harlequins 25-6
10 Jan 2015 Burgess scores his first try in his fifth match for the side as they ease past Wasps 39-26
30 Jan The 26-year-old gets his first taste of international rugby union but has a quiet debut for England Saxons in their 18-9 win against the Irish Wolfhounds
10 Apr Mike Ford, the Bath coach, moves Burgess to flanker against Newcastle Falcons. He shines, winning the most turnovers of any player in the Premiership that weekend
15 Aug Burgess makes his debut for the senior England squad, in a 19-14 victory over France. He does not convince, however, with Matt Dawson later declaring: “You can’t take him to the World Cup”
27 Aug As expected, Burgess is included in the World Cup squad. Former captain Will Carling says: “There is no one I have spoken to who thinks he’s ready”
26 Sep England suffer a damaging Pool A loss to Wales and the selection of the league convert is questioned, including by the former Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy: “His naivety embarrassed those around him”
6 Oct With the hosts already out of the World Cup after losing to Australia, Burgess is dropped from the matchday squad for England’s final game against Uruguay
5 Nov After much speculation, Burgess leaves Bath with immediate effect in order to return to rugby league and the South Sydney Rabbitohs
