Sam Burgess says he's 'proud' of himself and found 'clarity' following his SAS Australia win... after breaking down during 'death letter' exercise By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:18 BST, 13 October 2021 | Updated: 03:30 BST, 13 October 2021 Viewcomments Sam Burgess was announced the winner of SAS Australia on Tuesday, after becoming the only recruit to pass selection. And the 32-year-old footy star has now reflected on his win, saying he's 'proud' of himself for getting through the gruelling course. He told Fitzy and Wippa on Wednesday he'd found 'clarity' on Seven's military-style show, especially after having to write a 'death letter' to his family. Reflecting: Sam Burgess told Fitzy and Wippa on Wednesday he'd found 'clarity' after taking part in SAS Australia, especially after having to write a 'death letter' to his family 'The show was such a great experience from start to finish,' Sam began on the radio show, having called in from Thailand where Russell Crowe is shooting a movie. 'The emotional ride you go on, the physical challenges,' he said. 'It was good to finish it, I'm glad the physical pain is over... I felt for Mark [Philippoussis] and John [Steffensen] because they were amazing on the course, I didn't really want to celebrate, it was a bittersweet moment,' he said, with Mark and John completing the course but failing to make the cut. Emotional: He also spoke about 'death letter' exercise contestants had to do, saying he found 'clarity' after breaking down in tears during the activity He added: 'It's a weird thing, but I'm obviously very proud.' Speaking about the 'death letter' exercise the recruits had to do, where they penned a letter to their family like SAS soldiers do before a mission, Sam said the experience 'killed him' emotionally. When he read out the letter on the show, he burst into tears. 'In moments of discomfort or fatigue, when you're at the bottom of the barrel, you do found some clarity and I mean the death letter exercise was a total surprise and when I went to put pen to paper I felt a wave of emotion, so many things I wanted to say,' he explained. 'In moments of discomfort or fatigue, when you're at the bottom of the barrel, you do found some clarity and I mean the death letter exercise was a total surprise and when I went to put pen to paper I felt a wave of emotion, so many things I wanted to say,' he explained Co-stars: Sam completed the gruelling course alongside John Steffensen and Mark Philippoussis, neither of who made the cut 'Then reading it out loud, it killed me. I'm a big softy at heart, love my family, my kids my mum, my brothers more than anything in the world it did make me realise why do we wait to say those things, they are the most important people in our lives so we should focus all our energy and attention into that part of our lives.' Sam completed the gruelling course alongside John Steffensen and Mark Philippoussis, neither of who made the cut. After taking some time to deliberate, the show's DS ultimately decided that only Sam had what it took to make it as an SAS soldier. After his win, Sam reflected on his life and said: 'What I'm taking from it is I'm going to pour all my time, my emotion, into the places that deserve it in my life.' He added: 'It starts with my kids and just making sure I'm the best role model for them. It's just a great lesson in life.' Winner: After taking some time to deliberate, the show's DS ultimately decided that only Sam had what it took to make it as an SAS soldier Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility