Kurtley Beale to return to Australia at end of season

Wasps have today confirmed that Kurtley Beale will return to Australia at the end of the season, following the conclusion of his one-year deal with the club.

“This has been a really hard decision because of how much I’ve been enjoying my time at Wasps," commented Beale on his plans.

“...I signed a one-year deal from the outset to enable me to keep my options open. I came very close to agreeing a new contract with Wasps, but I believe to achieve my international rugby aspirations I need to be back home in Australia.

“To be able to wear the Wallaby jersey again would be the greatest privilege and at this stage of my career I want to give myself the best opportunity of representing Australia in the 2019 Rugby World Cup..."