New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia are set to discuss a radical overhaul of Super Rugby to create an NRL-style, “open borders” competition, in which Test stars could join any team and still be considered a “home player”.

New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia are set to discuss a radical overhaul of Super Rugby to create an NRL-style, “open borders” competition, in which Test stars could join any team and still be considered a “home player”.

Beale last played a Test match for Australia in 2021 but the 37-year-old has won a remarkable recall to the Wallabies for the upcoming spring tour.

After missing seven weeks with a broken shoulder in July and August, Tom Hooper is in doubt for the Wallabies’ tour after injuring the same shoulder while playing for his English club.