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Murray Wenzel

O'Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move

James O'Connor's days in Reds colours are over after turning down a new contract offer. (Blake Armstrong/AAP PHOTOS)

James O'Connor will leave Australian rugby with his reputation restored after the playmaker opted not to extend his Queensland Reds contract and instead finish his career abroad.

The 34-year-old on Thursday confirmed he wouldn't return to Ballymore for the next Super Rugby Pacific season, ending a five-year second stint that proved far more fruitful than his first.

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