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Gordon and Beale in frame for Wallabies changes against Scotland
Australia may make several changes for its match against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
Coach Les Kiss says Carter Gordon could return at fly-half after missing the Wallabies’ heavy loss to England.
Isaac Henry’s hamstring injury has ended his tour, opening a midfield spot.
Veteran Kurtley Beale, who has not started a Test since 2021, is one possible replacement.
The Wallabies have lost three games in a row, and Kiss acknowledged a gap between Australia and the top teams.
He said he still believes in the squad and wants to find solutions rather than overreact.
Kiss and his staff will weigh up the options before selecting the team, with Rob Valetini also likely to return in the forwards.
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is considering recalling Carter Gordon at fly-half and bringing Kurtley Beale into the midfield for the match against Scotland.
A hamstring injury to centre Isaac Henry has ended his tour and opened a place in the midfield.
Australia is coming off a 45-22 loss to England, its third heavy defeat in a row.
Kiss said he believes in the squad and wants to find solutions rather than catastrophise the situation.
Rob Valetini is also expected to return to the pack.
- Who
- The Wallabies, coached by Les Kiss, are considering changes including Carter Gordon and Kurtley Beale.
- What
- Australia is weighing selection changes for its match against Scotland.
- When
- The article was published on November 10, 2026. The match date is not stated.
- Where
- The match is at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
- Why
- Isaac Henry’s tour-ending hamstring injury creates a midfield vacancy, and Australia is considering changes after losing heavily to England.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Australia lost 45-22 to England at Twickenham.
The Wallabies travelled to Edinburgh.
His hamstring injury ended his tour.
Kiss said the coaching staff would consider selection options, including Gordon and Beale.
- England result
- Wallabies lost 45-22 at Twickenham
- Scotland ranking
- No.6
- Carter Gordon
- Under consideration for a return at No.10
- Kurtley Beale
- 37 years old; has not started a Test since 2021
- Isaac Henry
- Hamstring injury ended his tour
- Rob Valetini
- Expected to return to the pack
What people are saying
I’ve got a lot of belief in this group
I’m not discouraged, no.
The last thing I want to do is catastrophise everything.
If Carter’s back in the picture, we’ll definitely have to look at that