Beale Eyes Home World Cup After Surprise Wallabies Call-Up
Beale says he never lost belief he would return as coach Les Kiss brings him in to replace Hunter Paisami for the tour.
- Ending a five-year absence from Test rugby, Kurtley Beale, 37, has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the northern hemisphere tour, replacing Hunter Paisami for Sunday's match against England at Twickenham.
- The veteran playmaker's comeback follows a June 2024 Achilles rupture that nearly ended his career; currently on a 'train-and-trial' deal with Western Force, Beale aims to prove his utility.
- Wallabies assistant coach Jon Fisher dismissed claims Beale is merely a mentor, stating, "Clearly this is the level he belongs at" after monitoring his strong Super Rugby performances.
- Asked about his 'X-factor' after 95 caps and 19 tries, the maverick playmaker beamed, "What do you reckon?!" while emphasizing his role is to create competition within the Nations Championship squad.
- While focusing on the present, Beale admits the prospect of playing on home soil remains a primary motivation as he targets a spot in the 2027 World Cup.
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