I believe Barnes is signed to the Tahs and ARU for 2012 and 2013.
Berrick Barnes joins Wallabies stars to re-sign
Melissa Woods
February 11, 2011
Berrick Barnes of the Waratahs has signed on with the ARU for two more seasons.
Wallabies inside back Berrick Barnes has become the fifth player within a week to re-sign with Australian rugby.
The expected mass exodus of stars to Europe following the Rugby World Cup later this year has so far failed to eventuate, with Barnes re-committing to Australia and the NSW Waratahs for another two years.
The talented 24-year-old joins Wallaby team-mates Stephen Moore, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and Ben Alexander who have all recently re-signed with the ARU.
"I'm excited to be staying here in Sydney with the opportunity to represent my country as well," Barnes said.
"Both parties (the ARU and the NSW Waratahs) have been great.
"I feel like I am wanted. I'm excited about being here.
"We've come close on a number of occasions but to say you've lifted a Bledisloe or a Tri Nations or a World Cup would be nice."
Barnes made his Test debut against Japan at the 2007 World Cup and has 31 caps.
He acknowledged that the other opportunities put to him were enticing, with a return to rugby league rumoured, but he was happy to have his future settled.
"I've got stability and a sense of security. Now I can just focus on the footy," he said.
ARU boss John O'Neill said the Barnes re-signing was further confirmation that the "new generation" Wallabies were determined create an era of consistent success.
"Like me, our players believe they are on the cusp of something special," O'Neill said.
"They want to taste the kind of success that brings with it the most coveted silverware."
"They are a team with an average age of just 24 and they are sitting at No.2 in the world.
"It's why so many people around the game are so excited by what lies ahead in 2011 and in the years to come."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...s-to-resign-20110211-1aq04.html#ixzz1bvw6Lh3Y
I am pretty sure it was Hickey who decided not to re sign Beau (2009 was his last season with the Tahs and Hickey's first) after a season where he was struggling to get to the bench by the end of the season. I think from memory didn't even get in the squad sent to SA for the last games of that season.
I'd love to see Drew Mitchell captain just because I can't remember the last winger/captain.
I'd love to see Drew Mitchell captain just because I can't remember the last winger/captain.
I think the captain should always be a forward, other things being equal,
Surprised that no-one's mentioned Turner. Based on last year's hierarchy, he took over when Mumm and Waugh were both off the field.
That said I'm always hesitant to suggest an outside back be made captain as they wouldn't be able to manage the ref effectively.
If we give the captaincy to Tom Carter he'll never let go of it...
Seriously, this Beau Robinson issue is a real bugbear of mine. In 2008, Ewen McKenzie actually had Beau Robinson go back to play for Dubbo in the last round of the competition. He only made it back into the 22 for the semi and final because David Lyons was injured. Pat McCutcheon even travelled with the team to Christchurch as 23rd man with some close to the team thinking Link was going to debut Cutch in the final ahead of Beau.