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O'connor now a Rebel? (from Adelaide Now)
JAMES O'Connor has quit the Western Force to join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.
The Rebels are waiting for the Australian Rugby Union to sign off on the deal before making an announcement on luring one of the game's hottest prospects to the fledgling Melbourne club.
The utility back, 20, will link with good friend and Wallabies team-mate Kurtley Beale.
He is leaving the NSW Waratahs for the Rebels next year.
The star backline duo will dramatically strengthen a Rebels line-up that has struggled this season.
Shame JOC, from one team that doesnt know how to win to another..