Waratahs captain Dave Dennis will remain in the sky blue for the next two seasons, admitting he still has a lot to achieve in Australian rugby.

The 29 year-old turned down a lucrative long term deal with London club Harlequins to remain in Sydney and will play a key role in the Tahs’ transitional period over the next few seasons.

“I spoke to Darryl and ‘Greysie’ (assistant coaches Darryl Gibson and Nathan Grey) who both went overseas as well and they said you know when it’s time to go and I’m not feeling that yet,” he said.

“(I want to) maintain the standards and the values that we have created here over the last two or three years at the club. My biggest regret or disappointment would be to leave this club and to see that fall away.”

The Waratahs returned to form last weekend to upset the unbeaten Hurricanes in Wellington and will be looking to claim back to back wins for just the second time this season when they host the Rebels on Saturday night.

“I thought we played some really good rugby, still not perfect but we played some good rugby. The Rebels are playing really well as a team so it’s going to be a big test,” Dennis said.

“We’ve disappointed our home fans twice this year, which obviously isn’t good enough… I think we have a lot to improve on but I’m expecting the boys to perform at a high level this weekend.”

Dennis threw his support behind the ARU’s decision to allow long term Wallabies to continue to play Test rugby after leaving Australia.

“I think it’s good. It’s not going to be open slather, but it will allow for those top end players to continue to contribute to Australian rugby.”

He also squashed suggestions that the new policy will weaken Australia’s Super Rugby franchises.

“It’s only going to be a select few and those guys are at the back end of their careers so for every player that goes overseas, there is a young player coming through ready to make a name for themselves in Super Rugby.”