Beale’s return to top-level rugby has been a surprising subplot this year, and his selection indicates Joe Schmidt has a particular role for him in mind.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt won’t have missed the performance of Liam Williams in Wales’ loss to the Springboks at Twickenham last weekend.
It helps that he has the versatility to play three positions, but when you break down the Wallabies’ back-three options they do not have a lot of experience, and there will already be a lot of pressure on Noah Lolesio, probably, as the starting No.10.Getty Images for ARU For the rest of the 23, it actually comes together nicely when you start looking for that mix of experience, form and Test-match attributes.
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