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

<ul><li><p>Australia coach says recalled 37-year-old adds depth to tour squad</p></li><li><p>Tom Hooper overcomes injury to be available for Nations Championship</p></li></ul><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/kurtley-beale-shock-recall-wallabies-squad-rugby-world-cup-australia">Beale answered Kiss’s SOS call</a> for next month’s three Tests against England, Scotland and Wales, before the inaugural Nations Championship finals from November 21-23.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/30/australia-wallabies-les-kiss-kurtley-beale-rugby-world-cup">Continue reading...</a>

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