Rugby Union Britain - Wasps v Connacht - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool Two - Ricoh Arena - 11/12/16 Wasps' Kurtley Beale Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale has decided to cut short his stay in European club rugby and return to Australia in an effort to help the national side win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been in constant contact with the 28-year-old Beale since his move to English side Wasps and earlier this week dangled a carrot for a more senior role in the national side.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
