First Nations rugby star Kurtley Beale says he’s not yet ready to resume his playing career after arriving at English club Wasps.

Beale underwent shoulder surgery in the period between finishing his time with the Waratahs and taking up the big money offer with the English club.

With the English season set to begin this week, 27 year old Beale says while hes frustrated that the layoff continues, its important for his career in the  long term that he doesn’t return prematurely.