Kurtley Beale to return this weekend

Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that Kurtley Beale will play for local club Randwick in the Sydney Shute Shield this weekend.

The 24-year-old was recently suspended by the Rebels for the second time due to a number of off-the-field problems, but he will return to action this weekend.

"All parties have agreed that it is in Kurtley's best interest and welfare to remain in Sydney around his support network for the foreseeable future," the Rebels said in a statement.

"Kurtley will play for his club Randwick in the Sydney Shute Shield competition during this time."

Beale still has a chance of being selected for Australia this summer.