Cooper ends internal exile, joins Melbourne Rebels

FILE PHOTO - Rugby Union Britain - Argentina v Australia - Rugby Championship - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 8/10/16 Australia's Quade Cooper in action Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper has signed a one-year deal to play with Super Rugby's Melbourne Rebels next season, ending a painful period of internal exile in Queensland.

The 30-year-old had been expected to bring an end to his 12 years at the Queensland Reds after being frozen out by coach Brad Thorn last season.