Veteran playmaker Bernard Foley could be a crucial weapon for the Wallabies at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after the Waratahs stepped up their mission to bring the 36-year-old back to the franchise next year. This masthead revealed Foley and fellow Wallabies veteran James O’Connor are  considering returns to Super Rugby next season after finishing up stints in Japan and England respectively. O’Connor has not yet attracted interest from Australian clubs, but Foley, who will lead Kubota Spears into the Japanese League One semi-finals this weekend, is now a prime target for Waratahs coach Dan McKellar, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The Waratahs are set for a major shake-up of their five-eighth stocks for next year, with Jack Debreczeni retiring and Lawson Creighton and Jack Bowen off contract and yet to receive new offers. Max Burey and Joey Fowler are both set to join the top NSW squad, but McKellar is keen for an experienced playmaker.…