Sydney — Former Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper has signed a one-year deal to play with Super Rugby’s Melbourne Rebels next season, ending a painful period of internal exile in Queensland. The 30-year-old had been expected to bring an end to his 12 years at the Queensland Reds after being frozen out by coach Brad Thorn last season. The move reunites Cooper with scrumhalf Will Genia in a halfback combination that played a significant role in helping the Reds to a maiden Super Rugby title and Australia to the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2011. “I’ve obviously chatted to Quade a lot over the last few months and I’ve been impressed by his love of the game, and his willingness to reflect on his journey,” said Melbourne coach David Wessels. “He’s been pretty selfless in his commitment to club rugby in Brisbane and has shown patience and maturity. “He knows that he has some hard work ahead of him, but he has the potential to be a really important spark for us over the next few months. We...
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