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Kurtley Beale admitted to first-day nerves as he joined up with his new Wasps teammates this week, but hopes he can bring an X factor that pushes the club towards European glory.Wallabies utility back Beale is currently nursing a serious knee injury which should delay his Wasps debut until at least November.The 27-year-old has arrived in Coventry, though, as he continues rehab, being housed in the hotel at the clubs Ricoh Arena home as he tries to acclimatise and overcome jet lag.Rocking up and introducing myself to a lot of the players, I was definitely feeling like a new kid going to a new school. I was definitely really nervous, Beale told the clubs official website.The Wasps guys have made it really easy for me to fit right in and settle right in, and I guess youve got a few familiar faces who Ive played against during the international season.Christian Wade, Danny Cipriani, Haskell, theyre all clowns in themselves so they kind of make it easier to fit in and they make it a lot more comfortable for yourself.Beale was convinced to join the club by friend and former Wasps player Ben Jacobs, and he is keen to repay some of the money invested in him.The Australia star hopes he can help his new teammates mount a serious challenge in this seasons Champions Cup -- even if the change in weather takes some getting used to.It [Champions Cup rugby] certainly was an attraction for me to come up and play amongst some world-class players, and against some class players as well.Its going to be a wonderful opportunity, and obviously the Wasps are considered a huge threat in that competition so for me to come up contribute what I can bring to a rugby team is just exciting.Ive always based my game around X factor, and trying to create opportunities for my teammates around me. 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