SYDNEY: Wallabies head coach Les Kiss backed Kurtley Beale on Friday to push for a place in the Australian team during the Nations Championship after the veteran star's shock recall.
The versatile 37-year-old was called up this week in place of Hunter Paisami, who is out for personal reasons, for Tests against England, Scotland and Wales in November.
Kiss said the Western Force back was not brought in simply to support younger players, but was a genuine chance for game time as Australia look to build their squad for the World Cup on home soil next year.
"No one comes in just to fill a void," Kiss said ahead of their departure for England.
