Kurtley Beale is back in the Wallabies picture after new coach Joe Schmidt names first squad
Associated PressSYDNEY — Veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Wallabies in new coach Joe Schmidt’s first squad announcement since replacing Eddie Jones in charge of the Australian rugby side. The 35-year-old Beale was included in New Zealand-born Schmidt’s 38-man squad for Australia’s upcoming tests against Wales and Georgia. —- Australia squad: Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Blyth, Charlie Cale, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Alex Hodgman, Tom Hooper, Isaac Kailea, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Billy Pollard, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Ryan Smith, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright. Backs: Kurtley Beale, Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, David Feliuai, Josh Flook, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster, Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, Nic White, Tom Wright.