Burton plays right centre as Bulldogs battle COVID to stay alive
Ten Canterbury players are missing training with COVID-19. Matt Burton has shifted to right centre, an unfamiliar position, for a must-win match against Penrith.
Why it mattersCanterbury's season hinges on this week. A loss ends their finals hopes. A win keeps them alive, even though ten players are missing training with COVID-19.
AustraliaNRL fans across Australia are watching this Bulldogs-Penrith clash as a sudden-death finals decider. A COVID-hampered loss would eliminate one of Sydney's most storied clubs.
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