Bernard Foley of Australia scores a try against England during their international rugby test match at Twickenham Stadium in London, November 29, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Winning
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia flyhalf Bernard Foley has been handed the nation's first 'flexible' playing contract which allows him to continue with the Wallabies but also play lucrative stints overseas.
Australia has long demanded players put in a full season of domestic rugby to earn the right to be selected for the national team, but has battled to stem the flow of players to richer foreign competitions.
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