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Kurtley Beale as playmaker for Australia spells danger for England | Nick Evans

He may have the No15 jersey on his back but Kurtley Beale will move in tighter because he is an important distributor for Australia, and Eddie Jones will be wary of his influence on Saturday’s game at TwickenhamMichael Cheika put his money on Kurtley Beale and now we are really seeing it paying off for Australia. He lost Matt Giteau, he lost Matt Toomua – two players who can really influence a game – so Cheika identified Beale as his go-to man and he will be the key factor in Australia’s attacking structure on Saturday.Off the field, it looks as if he has really turned himself around – it would be interesting to know how much of a role Cheika...

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Catch Kurtley Beale while you can before Wasps’ wonder returns to Australia | Paul Rees

Beale brings a touch of the craftsman among the muscle of the Premiership and he will be missed in England, but the game in Australia will welcome him backSome marquee players fail to make a mark, others live up to their marque; a few add to their reputations, like Kurtley Beale this season. When Wasps signed the Australian back last summer, with the option of a second year, they were taking on a player whose temperament was threatening to flat-line his career at the point he should have been nearing his peak.His debut was delayed until December because of an injury he sustained in Australia and he has only played 16 matches for Wasps – 11 in the Premiership and...

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