Michael Cheika failed to bring Ben Te'o back to Australia as 'English game has more money'

Michael Cheika has revealed that Australia were unable to persuade Ben Te'o to pledge his allegiance to the Wallabies due to the financial rewards on offer in the Aviva Premiership.

Michael Cheika failed to bring Ben Te'o back to Australia as 'English game has more money'

Michael Cheika has revealed that Australia were unable to persuade Ben Te'o to pledge his allegiance to the Wallabies due to the financial rewards on offer in the Aviva Premiership.

Uncapped Te'o is part of England's 32-man squad picked for the three-Test series Down Under and could start the Brisbane opener next Saturday if Eddie Jones deems his power is needed at inside centre.

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