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The Australian Rugby Union is expected to reveal today the punishment for Wallaby James O'Connor, who was suspended after being ejected from Perth Airport last month.
It is believed he will be hit with a hefty fine and ordered to have counselling after his latest controversy, one of a series of off-field incidents that have marred his promising career.
However, it is also understood the 44-Test star will retain a Wallabies contract and fly to Perth shortly to reopen talks about returning to the Western Force where he became Super Rugby's youngest debutant as a 17-year-old in April 2008.
_The West Australian _revealed six months ago that the Force were preparing a bid to bring O'Connor, 23, back to Perth and in July he was dumped by the Melbourne Rebels.
Force coach Michael Foley and chief executive Mark Sinderberry have both spoken to O'Connor and his manager David Shand since then but would only be interested in re-signing him on strict terms, with his contract containing behavioural clauses.
Force players have said publicly that though they appreciate his talents, he would be accepted back only if he improved his off-field behaviour. He had addressed Force senior players before the airport incident.
O'Connor left the Force under a cloud two years ago when five months of contract talks broke down amid claim and counter-claim about his demands and after he made the infamous comment that a move to the Rebels would help his "brand".
He had upset some senior Force players with his attitude, but was said to have been emotional at their traditional end-of-season get together when he spoke about leaving.
His Wallabies future was in doubt after the Australian Federal Police said he was escorted from the international terminal after being barred from taking a 5am Air Asia flight to Bali because he was intoxicated.
He was travelling with his girlfriend when an argument began over ticket arrangements. He admitted drinking but denied he was drunk and took a later flight.
He was stood down from the Rugby Championship by Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie for unacceptable behaviour and failing to demonstrate and uphold the behavioural and cultural standards expected by the team.
Australian Rugby Union integrity officer Phil Thomson investigated the incident and O'Connor and his manager were told to present their case before last Friday.
DID YOU KNOW? 44 The number of Tests played by flyer James O'Connor in his Wallabies career so far