Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess says initial scan is ‘positive’ after he was stretchered off field with possible neck injury during Dragons clash

Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess has said the initial result of his scan is “positive”, following an awkward tackle during yesterday’s game against the Dragons which saw him stretchered off the field with a possible neck injury.

“Initial scan results are positive. Thank you all for messages of support – feeling extremely lucky tonight. A few days of rest now. Sam”, Burgess tweeted overnight.

Burgess crashed into a tackle in the second half at the SCG this afternoon, during the rainy Round 3 NRL game. 

The incident has been described as an awkward tackle, and forced play to stop. 

Players surrounded Burgess as he lay on the field, and he was carried away as his visibly emotional mother and wife watched from the stands.

Medical staff provided assistance at the scene, and he was taken to St Vincent's hospital.

His wife and brother Tom accompanied him in the ambulance. 

The Dragons went on to win the game.

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