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Kurtley Beale recalled to Wallabies squad for UK tour
Kurtley Beale has returned to Australia's Wallabies squad at age 37 for a tour of the UK.
Coach Les Kiss called him up after midfielder Hunter Paisami became unavailable for personal reasons.
Beale has played 95 Tests, but last represented Australia against Wales in 2021.
He is being considered as an option at fly-half, a position Australia has struggled to settle in recent years.
The recall comes as the Wallabies prepare for next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia and sit seventh in the world rankings after losing the Bledisloe Cup.
Beale has been playing for the Western Force and has appeared at three World Cups.
Australia will face England, Scotland and Wales next month, then play in the Nations Championship finals in the UK from November 21 to 23.
Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for their spring tour of the UK.
The 37-year-old last played for Australia against Wales in 2021.
Beale will replace midfielder Hunter Paisami, who is unavailable for personal reasons.
The 95-Test veteran is expected to primarily cover inside centre but can play across the backline.
Australia are due to play England, Scotland and Wales before the Nations Championship finals in November.
- Who
- Kurtley Beale, the Wallabies and coach Les Kiss.
- What
- Beale was recalled to the Wallabies squad for the spring tour of the UK.
- When
- The recall was announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Where
- The tour is in the UK.
- Why
- Beale replaces Hunter Paisami, who is unavailable for personal reasons. Kiss said Beale’s experience and versatility would benefit the squad.
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Beale made his most recent appearance in a Wallabies jersey against Wales in Cardiff.
Beale last appeared in a Wallabies squad before an Achilles injury ended his season.
Beale answered a call from coach Les Kiss to join the touring squad.
Australia are scheduled to play Tests against England, Scotland and Wales on the UK tour.
The inaugural Nations Championship finals are scheduled to take place in the UK.
- Age
- 37
- Test caps
- 95
- Last Wallabies appearance
- Wales in Cardiff, 2021
- Replacement
- Hunter Paisami, unavailable for personal reasons
- Tour opponents
- England, Scotland and Wales
- Nations Championship finals
- UK, November 21-23
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What people are saying
With Hunter’s unavailability we’re excited by what Kurtley can bring to the group.
He’s got 95 caps worth of Test experience and while he will primarily cover inside centre, he has the versatility to play a number of positions across the backline.
Kurtley’s also been in great form for the Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby AUS and is excited to contribute to the environment.