James O’Connor is off the Wallabies’ payroll until at least 2015 and won’t be considered for the Spring tour to Europe as part of his punishment for poor off-field behaviour.

The Australian Rugby Union has announced the decisions following an investigation into the wayward Wallaby’s behaviour at Perth airport last month that led to him being refused entry to a flight to Bali.

The parties say they came to a mutual decision that O’Connor would be granted an early release from his national contract for the remainder of this year.

Provided O’Connor plays for an Australian Super Rugby team in 2014, he will still be considered for the Wallabies but will only receive match payments, with no top-up from the ARU in his contract.

It’s a massive financial blow for the 23-year-old.

O’Connor was axed from Australia’s Rugby Championship squad, missing the final two games against South Africa and Argentina, who they play in Rosario on Saturday.

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