The Melbourne Rebels have parted ways with Kurtley Beale, following on closely from their decision to release James O'Connor; casting adrift two of the troubled young stars of Australian rugby.
The Rebels said in a statement Saturday they will not extend Beale's contract beyond this season which ended with their 38-37 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders in Melbourne on Friday. O'Connor started that match, his last for the Rebels, on the bench.
Rebels chief executive Rob Clarke said it was in Beale's best interest to continue his rehabilitation from "personal challenges" back in Sydney with his family around him.
Clarke said the decisions to release the pair were part of building "a sustainable winning culture both on and off the field."
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