Sports · 2026-10-28 · Morning briefing

Rugby: Australia recalls 37-year-old Kurtley Beale

At the age of 37, Kurtley Beale has been recalled to Australia's national rugby team for its upcoming Spring Tour of the UK. The veteran playmaker, who holds 95 Test caps, last appeared for the Wallabies against Wales in 2021. He joins the squad to replace Hunter Paisami, who is unavailable for personal reasons.

The decision by coach Les Kiss comes as the team seeks to reverse its fortunes ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies have slipped to seventh in the world rankings after losing the Bledisloe Cup for the 23rd consecutive year earlier this month. Beale is being considered for the number 10 position for tests against England, Scotland, and Wales.

Kiss is the latest in a line of Australian coaches to grapple with the crucial playmaker role. His predecessors have tried almost a dozen different players in the position since Bernard Foley guided the team to the 2015 World Cup final.

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