Wallabies suspend Kurtley Beale after sexual assault charge
Australia international Kurtley Beale has been suspended from all rugby activity with immediate effect after being charged over an alleged sexual assault.
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Australia international Kurtley Beale has been suspended from all rugby activity with immediate effect after being charged over an alleged sexual assault.
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