The Australia Rugby Wallabies are bringing back a familiar face for the 2026 Nations Championship, with veteran Kurtley Beale joining Australia's November touring squad alongside James Ramm and Kalani Thomas.
Head coach Les Kiss has finalized a 35-man group for matches against England, Scotland and Wales, with Beale replacing Hunter Paisami, who is unavailable for personal reasons.
The 37-year-old last played for Australia in 2021, making his return one of the biggest selection stories ahead of the Wallabies' Northern Hemisphere tour.
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Australia enters the November window looking to build toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup on home soil. After consecutive defeats to New Zealand in October, Kiss will have another opportunity to evaluate his squad against three Northern Hemisphere opponents.
Kurtley Beale Eyes First Wallabies Test Since 2021
Beale's last Test appearance came against Wales in Cardiff in November 2021.
The veteran was previously selected for Australia's squad in 2024, but an Achilles injury ended his season before he could return to international action.
Now, he has another opportunity to wear the Wallabies jersey, with Kiss identifying inside centre as his primary role during the tour.
Beale's experience could be particularly valuable for an Australian backline that has dealt with injuries and selection changes throughout 2026.
Who Else Has Joined The Wallabies Squad?
Along with Beale, Australia has added outside back James Ramm and scrumhalf Kalani Thomas.
Ramm, 28, earned his opportunity following an impressive campaign with Northland in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship. The former Northampton Saints player will join the Western Force ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Thomas will link up with the squad following his Australia A commitments. His selection also provides additional scrumhalf depth, with Tate McDermott expected to return to Australia during November for the birth of his first child.
Two uncapped players from the original squad announcement, Tom Lambert and Teddy Wilson, are also part of the touring group.
Australia Wallabies Rugby Roster For 2026 Nations Championship
The following 35 players are included in Australia's updated November touring squad.
Forwards (19)
Allan Alaalatoa — ACT Brumbies
Miles Amatosero — NSW Waratahs
Angus Bell — NSW Waratahs
Josh Canham — Queensland Reds
Massimo De Lutiis — Queensland Reds
Tom Hooper — Exeter Chiefs
Isaac Kailea — NSW Waratahs
Tom Lambert — Queensland Reds
Fraser McReight — Queensland Reds
Josh Nasser — Queensland Reds
Brandon Paenga-Amosa — Western Force
Billy Pollard — ACT Brumbies
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto — Queensland Reds
Lachlan Shaw — ACT Brumbies
Carlo Tizzano — Western Force
Taniela Tupou — Racing 92
Rob Valetini — ACT Brumbies
Jeremy Williams — Western Force
Harry Wilson — Queensland Reds (captain)
Backs (16)
Kurtley Beale — Western Force
Filipo Daugunu — Queensland Reds
Ben Donaldson — Western Force
Carter Gordon — Queensland Reds
Isaac Henry — Queensland Reds
Len Ikitau — ACT Brumbies
Max Jorgensen — NSW Waratahs
Ryan Lonergan — ACT Brumbies
Tate McDermott — Queensland Reds
Declan Meredith — ACT Brumbies
Harry Potter — NSW Waratahs
James Ramm — Western Force (uncapped)
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii — NSW Waratahs
Kalani Thomas — Queensland Reds
Teddy Wilson — NSW Waratahs (uncapped)
Tom Wright — ACT Brumbies
Who Is Missing From Australia's 2026 Nations Championship Squad?
Australia will be without several experienced internationals for its November Nations Championship tour, with injuries and personal circumstances affecting head coach Les Kiss' selections.
Hunter Paisami — Personal reasons: Withdrew from the original touring squad, opening the door for Kurtley Beale's return.
Charlie Cale — Shoulder injury: Expected to miss the remainder of 2026 after suffering a shoulder injury during training in September that required surgery.
Pete Samu — Shoulder blade injury: Suffered a scapula injury that ruled him out of the remainder of the Waratahs' September Super Rugby AUS campaign.
Will Skelton — Ruptured Achilles: Suffered the injury playing for La Rochelle in March and was expected to miss the remainder of 2026.
Langi Gleeson — ACL injury: Has been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Montpellier reported in September that he was targeting a return around November.
Jake Gordon — Ruptured Achilles: Sustained the injury while playing for the Waratahs in May, underwent surgery and was ruled out for the remainder of 2026.
Josh Flook — Achilles injury: The Queensland Reds confirmed in October that he was continuing his recovery from an Achilles injury.
Matt Philip — Unavailable: Listed as unavailable for selection by Rugby Australia, without a confirmed explanation in the squad announcement.
FloRugby's Predicted Wallabies Starting XV
Australia has not yet announced its starting lineup against England. Based on recent selections, player availability and the experience in the touring squad, here is an early FloRugby projection.
Angus Bell — Loosehead prop
Josh Nasser — Hooker
Allan Alaalatoa — Tighthead prop
Jeremy Williams — Lock
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto — Lock
Rob Valetini — Blindside flanker
Fraser McReight — Openside flanker
Harry Wilson (captain) — Number eight
Ryan Lonergan — Scrumhalf
Declan Meredith — Flyhalf
Harry Potter — Left wing
Len Ikitau — Inside centre
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii — Outside centre
Max Jorgensen — Right wing
Tom Wright — Fullback
Selection watch: Flyhalf remains a major question. Carter Gordon is returning from a fractured fibula, while Ben Donaldson missed Australia's most recent Test with a leg injury. Meredith started against New Zealand on Oct. 17, making him a reasonable early projection, but the position could change as players regain fitness.
Beale also gives Kiss another experienced option at inside centre.
This is a FloRugby prediction, not Australia's official starting lineup.
Wallabies Nations Championship Schedule 2026
Australia will play three Northern Hemisphere opponents in November before the Nations Championship Finals Weekend.
All times below are Eastern Time.
Sunday, Nov. 8: England vs. Australia — 10:10 a.m. ET, Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London
Sunday, Nov. 15: Scotland vs. Australia — 10:10 a.m. ET, Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Saturday, Nov. 21: Wales vs. Australia — 3:10 p.m. ET, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Nov. 27–29: Nations Championship Finals Weekend — London
What Does Australia's Squad Mean For The 2027 Rugby World Cup?
With Australia set to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the November Nations Championship window represents another important test of the Wallabies' depth.
Kiss has combined established internationals such as Beale, Alaalatoa and Valetini with younger options including Jorgensen, Suaalii and uncapped selections Lambert, Ramm and Wilson.
The upcoming matches will also give Australia's coaching staff a chance to assess combinations in the midfield and at flyhalf, where injuries have complicated selection decisions.
Whether Beale ultimately returns to the Test lineup or provides experienced cover, his inclusion gives Australia another option as preparations continue for the home World Cup.
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