By NEALE HARVEY

Bringing X-factor from Oz: Curtis Rona
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POWERHOUSE centre Curtis Rona says he is determined to bring his X-factor to bear as London Irish aim to become a Premiership force.
Rona, 27, admits he is gutted not to have made Australia’s World Cup squad after an impressive Super Rugby campaign with the Waratahs.
However, the Rugby League convert is delighted to have moved to Irish, where he will soon be joined by fellow Aussies Nick Phipps, Adam Coleman and Sekope Kepu, who advised him on the pros and cons of heading north.
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