New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie and his assistants have sent one of Australia’s highest-profile players a clear indication of where he sits in the pecking order by leaving him out of an extended "players of national interest" squad.

While there are a number of exciting new names on the list, including Brumbies young gun Noah Lolesio, multiple sources have told the Herald that Kurtley Beale, a 92-Test veteran who has featured at three World Cup campaigns, is on the outer.

Kurtley Beale is tackled by Tevita Kuridrani during last month's clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies in Canberra. Credit:Getty

Despite Super Rugby being on hold and there being no clear picture on what the international calendar looks like due to the coronavirus pandemic, Rennie and his Wallabies assistants have been working behind the scenes – meeting two to three times a week – to establish a group of players they feel could be part of plans this year.

The group is not an official Wallabies squad, but a fluid list of players Rennie and his assistants are keeping a close eye on even though Super Rugby has been suspended for the time being.