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Les Kiss backs Beale to ‘compete’ for Wallabies’ World Cup spot: ‘He’s in there to perform’

The Guardian Sport Friday 30 October 2026, 05:43 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Australia coach says recalled 37-year-old adds depth to tour squadTom Hooper overcomes injury to be available for Nations ChampionshipCoach Les Kiss says veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is in consideration for Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad after his shock recall for the Wallabies’ spring tour of the UK.Beale answered Kiss’s SOS call for next month’s three Tests against England, Scotland and Wales, before the inaugural Nations Championship finals from November 21-23.

  • Australia coach says recalled 37-year-old adds depth to tour squad

  • Tom Hooper overcomes injury to be available for Nations Championship

Coach Les Kiss says veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale is in consideration for Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad after his shock recall for the Wallabies’ spring tour of the UK.

Beale answered Kiss’s SOS call for next month’s three Tests against England, Scotland and Wales, before the inaugural Nations Championship finals from November 21-23.

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