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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wallabies backline star James O'Connor has confirmed his switch from the Western Force to the Melbourne Rebels, signing a two-year deal with the new Super 15 rugby side and the Australian Rugby Union.
O'Connor, 20, will end his four-year association with the Force to join Wallabies teammate Kurtley Beale at the Rebels, vastly strengthening the team which finished last in the Super 15 in its debut season.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans on Saturday welcomed O'Connor's decision to re-sign with the ARU. The test fullback is the 18th current test player to extend his contract with the union this year.
Deans said O'Connor's decision "provides certainty, both for James and for Australian Rugby."
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O'Connor, 20, will end his four-year association with the Force to join Wallabies teammate Kurtley Beale at the Rebels, vastly strengthening the team which finished last in the Super 15 in its debut season.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans on Saturday welcomed O'Connor's decision to re-sign with the ARU. The test fullback is the 18th current test player to extend his contract with the union this year.
Deans said O'Connor's decision "provides certainty, both for James and for Australian Rugby."
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