Sam Burgess praises NRL player behaviour despite 17 scandals

Rugby League's moment of truth arrives on Thursday when a ruling is made on the future of Jack De Belin, who is the latest in a succession of players charged over incidences of violence or sexual misconduct against women Rugby league's moment of truth arrives on Thursday when a ruling is made on the future of Jack De Belin. Scroll down for video Sam Burgess claims behaviour around the league is 'as good as it's been' despite dozens of players being charged with serious crimes The Australian Rugby League Commission was widely expected to stand him down when it makes its ruling on Thursday. Just days earlier, his teammate Greg Inglis said exactly the opposite in admitting making a mistake leading to a drink driving charge in October Jarryd Hayne and Jack De Belin were both charged with rape Burgess, who was himself involved in a recent sexting scandal and a split from his wife, seemed unperturbed by the constant succession of violent incidences plaguing the sport. Burgess seemed oblivious to the 17 scandals, some involving half a dozen players, since September that have stained the sport The Australian Rugby League Commission will on Thursday decide whether De Belin will be stood down as he fights the charges against him St George-Illawarra believes its star player should be considered innocent until proven guilty and allowed to play on until he is convicted. Dylan Napa also ended up in hot water when a series of sex tapes were leaked online showing him having sex with a woman while grinning or gesturing to the camera Napa maintains he doesn't know who leaked the two videos which were circulated on social media in January Barba's ban followed a history of off-field incidents including a drunken car park brawl with teammates, allegedly punching a woman, and a positive drug test.