Just a few more greys these days, he said.
Some studies show that hair can lose pigment due to chronic or high levels of stress.
However, most scientists believe genetics and age are the primary factors in the development of prematurely grey hair.
Ageing: A source close to Burgess said the former Rabbitohs star, 32, was amused to learn some people were more focused on his grey hair than his recent court victory. Pictured: Sam with dark brown hair on April 18, 2017
It comes after Burgess escaped conviction for driving with cocaine in his system while on his way to pick up his two young children.
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Additionally, it s possible the athlete may have previously dyed his hair, and has recently ceased doing so.
A source close to the star said he was amused to learn that attention was being focused on his silvery locks after his recent court victory. Yes, I m ageing like the rest of the population, he told a close friend of the speculation on Tuesday evening. It s just silly.
Burgess also insisted he had never dyed his hair, which had been gradually going grey for years. Just a few more greys these days, he said.
New do: Formerly brunette, the one-time South Sydney Rabbitohs player appeared to have turned fully grey in recent months. Pictured left in 2018, and right on Tuesday
NRL star Sam Burgess was pulled over in the Southern Highlands on February 22
Burgess was driving without a NSW licence and driving an unregistered BMW X5
The 32-year-old was later charged with driving with cocaine present in his saliva
Burgess had been on his way to pick up his young daughter and son from Bowral
He has been involved in a bitter dispute with ex-wife Phoebe for past 18 months
Burgess has been filming second series of SAS Australia in the Blue Mountains
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And after 18 celebrities were announced to be taking part on Monday, it begs the question as to what dark aspects of their lives will be brought up during the infamous interrogations with Directing Staff (DS).
From Sam Burgess incredibly public divorce and court cases to Koby Abberton s notorious Bra Boys gang, here are the recruits tumultuous pasts which are sure to be touched upon in the new season.
Host with the most: SAS Australia s Chief Instructor Ant Middleton is pictured leaving Australian mandatory quarantine earlier this month
Dark pasts: Professional surfer Koby Abberton is a founding member of the notorious Bra Boys beach gang from Maroubra in Sydney s eastern suburbs - but the gang s name has been sullied over the years following a number of scandals. Pictured in 2013
Channel Seven s SAS Australia is a military training program built to push recruits to their limits with intense physical and mental challenges.
And after 18 celebrities were announced to be taking part on Monday, it begs the question as to what dark aspects of their lives will be brought up during the infamous interrogations with Directing Staff (DS).
From Sam Burgess incredibly public divorce and court cases to Koby Abberton s notorious Bra Boys gang, here are the recruits tumultuous pasts which are sure to be touched upon in the new season:
Koby Abberton
Dark pasts: Professional surfer Koby Abberton is a founding member of the notorious Bra Boys beach gang from Maroubra in Sydney s eastern suburbs - but the gang s name has been sullied over the years following a number of scandals. Pictured: Koby in 2013