Kurtley Beale earns shock recall to Wallabies squad five years after last Test
Veteran rugby player Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies squad at age 37 for the upcoming spring tour. Coach Les Kiss hopes the experienced playmaker can stabilize the team's performance ahead of the next Rugby World Cup.
Why it matters
The selection marks a significant shift in strategy for the Australian rugby team, which has struggled with consistency in the playmaker position for years.
Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale has been added to an Australia squad for the first time since 2024 and five years after he played the last of his 95 rugby Tests. Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale has been added to an Australia squad for the first time since 2024 and five years after he played the last of his 95 rugby Tests. Australia rugby union team Kurtley Beale earns shock recall to Wallabies squad five years after last Test Veteran could add to 95 caps as he returns aged 37
Ramm and Thomas to also join Australia’s spring tour
Prefer the Guardian on Google Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale has been summoned for the Wallabies’ spring tour of the UK in a massive development ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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