Australia hand shock recall to 37-year-old Kurtley Beale – five years after his last Test

Australia have recalled veteran back Kurtley Beale to the Wallabies squad despite the 37-year-old not having played for the national team since 2021, a gap of five years. The 95-cap Beale, who will turn 38 in January, has been named in the squad for the autumn Nations Championship. Australia's campaign begins with a match against England.