The Rebels have a first - round bye but they should cause a few shocks given their off - season signings in the shape of Kurtley Beale and James O'Connor .
The Rebels are the fifth Aussie side .
The Rebels , the fifth Aussie side , have a first - round bye but they should cause a few shocks given their off - season signings in the shape of Kurtley Beale and James O'Connor .