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Kurtley Beale recalled for Wallabies Spring Tour ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Veteran rugby player Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Spring Tour of the UK. At 37, Beale is expected to provide stability at the number 10 position as the team prepares for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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The selection highlights Australia's ongoing struggle to find a consistent playmaker and their strategic focus on building a competitive team for the next World Cup.

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Veteran Kurtley Beale has been playing for Western Force in Super Rugby and is now back in the Wallabies touring squad. ( Getty Images: Albert Perez )

Veteran Kurtley Beale has answered the call to return to the Wallabies squad at the age of 37 for Australia's Spring Tour of the UK.

Coach Les Kiss is looking at Beale — who last played against Wales in 2021 — as a number 10 as Australia looks ahead to next year's Rugby World Cup.

The Wallabies will play Tests against England, Scotland and Wales next month before the Nations Championship finals.

Link copied Share Share article Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale has been summoned for the Wallabies' spring tour of the UK in a big development ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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