Sam Burgess cycles around Malta with Russell Crowe as the actor and South Sydney Rabbitohs co-owner begins production of his new movie By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:35 GMT, 8 November 2021 | Updated: 21:44 GMT, 8 November 2021 Viewcomments Former NRL footballer Sam Burgess has been globe-trotting with actor Russell Crowe in recent weeks, as the Gladiator star shoots a number of films overseas. And on Saturday, the pair were seen cycling around Malta with friends. SAS Australia winner Sam, 32, appeared in high spirits as they pedalled around Fort Ricasoli in the village of Kalkara. That's one way to see the sights! Former NRL footballer Sam Burgess went cycling around Malta with actor Russell Crowe on Saturday Sam showed off his muscular legs in a pair of black shorts, and carried his belongings in a backpack. Russell, 57, also wore activewear as they cycled around Kalkara, which was one of the locations for Russell's hit 2000 film Gladiator. Sam appeared to love the sight-seeing activity, posting a selfie from their adventures on Instagram. Playing tourist: SAS Australia winner Sam, 32, appeared in high spirits as they pedaled around Fort Ricasoli in Kalkara. The incredible location, which was used as a set in Russell's hit film Gladiator back in 2000 'Cycled to Fort Ricasoli today. Such an amazing place full of unbelievable history. Malta…what a gem X,' British star Sam wrote. Russell is in Malta for production of Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher. Before retiring from the NRL, Sam played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs which Russell co-owns. Before heading to Malta, Russell and Sam were together in Thailand where Russell was believed to be filming a new movie called The Greatest Beer Run Ever. 'Cycled to Fort Ricasoli today. Such an amazing place full of unbelievable history. Malta…what a gem X,' British star Sam wrote Sam was working on a movie set in Bangkok with Russell. The 32-year-old recently told Sunrise he'd landed the job after working with his A-list mentor on a film in Sydney where he earned 'a basic wage'. 'I would love to say that I'm in front of camera, going down that line of being a movie star, but I'm not,' Sam said. Another country: Before heading to Malta, Russell and Sam were together in Thailand where Russell was believed to be filming a new movie called The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Sam was working on a movie set in Bangkok with Russell 'I worked in a previous movie with [Crowe] in Sydney, earning a basic wage, going back to some roots and observing the leadership and how they manage such a huge operation.' Sam went on to say he took the job as he would like to 'learn and see what I can pick up' with a future going into coaching. Last month, Russell Crowe was criticised for supporting Sam after the former Rabbitohs star confessed to being unfaithful to his ex-wife Phoebe on SAS Australia. Underneath a selfie of Russell in Thailand, one follower wrote: 'Shame on you all, esp you Russell Crowe. Supporting this w****r who cheated on his wife and destroyed her.' 'Shame on you all': Last month, Russell Crowe was criticised for supporting Sam after the former Rabbitohs star confessed to being unfaithful to his ex-wife Phoebe on SAS Australia Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility