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

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. Continue reading…

Australia coach says recalled 37-year-old adds depth to tour squad while Tom Hooper has overcome injury to be available for Nations Championship 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.

It comes after midfielder Hunter Paisami dropped out of the squad for personal reasons, opening the door for 95-cap Wallaby Beale to play his first game in the green and gold since 2021. But Kiss insists Beale isn’t joining the camp for fun’s sake as the race for Australia’s No 10 spot heats up ahead of next year’s home World Cup. The coach needs to settle on a flyhalf for the global showpiece, with a number of playmakers struggling to hold down the spot over the years. “No one