RUMOUR | Kurtley Beale could make return to Europe

According to the Daily Telegraph the 31-year-old star, who captained the Waratahs for the first time in his career on Friday, is set to depart for Top 14 club Racing 92.

A one-time World Player of the Year nominee, Beale was promoted to captain when Rob Simmons was formally ruled out after hurting his ankle in last week's 29-17 win over the Lions.

The 92-test veteran may not be the only Australian-based Wallaby with his sights set on France, as Melbourne Rebels duo Matt Philip and Luke Jones are expected to sign with Top 14 club Pau.