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The Wallabies have secured the services of flyhalf Bernard Foley until at least next year’s world cup in Japan, after the 29-year-old re-signed with both the national side and the NSW Waratahs for another year.
With 64 Tests next to his name, Foley is fourth all-time on the list of point-scorers for the green and gold, with his 93 penalty goals, 118 conversions, 15 tries and lone drop goal giving him 593 points in his international career.
Foley has also put 955 points (26 tries, 216 conversions, 132 penalty goals) on the board in his 105-game career with the Waratahs that began in 2011. He’s also crossed the line 29 times in his 13 Rugby Sevens caps for Australia.
In a press release, Foley said he was “really happy to re-sign”, and noted the news would allow him to focus on what’s shaping to be a massive 2019 for the Wallabies.
He made no secret of the world cup being a massive motivation, claiming the side had “a bit of unfinished business” following their heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in the 2015 final.
“The World Cup is obviously a major carrot and I’ve got a lot of belief in this group that if we continue to work hard and focus on improving every day, then we can push deep into the competition.
“Right now though, I’m just concentrating on a really important run of games coming up. We can’t rest on our laurels and there’s a lot of hunger in the squad to keep improving.
“I believe this team has all the ingredients and I’m excited to be part of making it happen,” he said.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika was bullish about Foley’s recommittal, saying he was “very happy” about the news, while also saying he believed Foley would still be a part of Australian rugby after this new deal expired.
“He has set himself a big challenge by going from year-to-year and I’m sure he’ll meet it.
“I know he wants to play to his absolute potential and lead the current group into what is a big 2019 with the World Cup just around the corner.
“It’s also really important to him to leave a legacy for the next crop and inspire young Australians to wear the gold jersey,” Cheika said.