"I feel like I’m doing everything I can to do my best for the team, especially to perform my role. I’ve got a really good understanding on how that is set out to be," he said.

"I think more so, we’ve got to look at the team, making sure that the combinations are right and we’re building on those combinations so that we start to get used each other."

Beale has only played three games after sitting out the round under Wallabies rest protocols and enjoying a bye in week two. He has moved from inside centre to fullback and back to No.12 in the three games since, as coach Daryl Gibson tried different permutations to get his best backs on the field.

"It’s obviously the start of the season, so hence why I was saying that disruption is really not allowing us to get that momentum and that flow on effect that we’ve had in previous years," Beale said.

"But again, no excuses. Once we start to gel and string a couple of games together, I have every confidence in myself and the guys around me to make sure that we’re putting ourselves in the best positions to win the games."

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Beale's biggest rival for the NSW No.12 jersey is Karmichael Hunt, who was set to start there against the Brumbies last week before picking up a minor hamstring strain.

Hunt did not train on Monday but is expected to return for the Crusaders and, notwithstanding further Wallabies stand-downs, will force Gibson to make a call on where he sees his top stars.

"I really enjoy playing inside centre. It allows me to play to my strengths, which is I feel ball playing, distributing to the outside backs," Beale said.

"But then, obviously, playing No.15 I do find myself playing that second playmaking role or even popping up at first-five (No.10) as well at times. I think that licence to pop in and out that the coaches give me allows me to play to my strengths.

"At the end of the day, whatever the team needs we’ve got to go with because obviously it’s very important and whatever opportunity is given we’ve just got to take."

The Waratahs six-point loss to the Brumbies has them locked in a tight battle with their Australian rivals with five rounds played in the competition. The Rebels are in front with three wins and one loss, while the Brumbies have won two and lost three and the Waratahs have lost two and won two, with a game in hand.

After hosting the Crusaders they take their next game on the road, hosting the Sunwolves at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday March 29. The Sunwolves continue to prove they are the conference's most improved, losing a close one at home to Queensland last week.

The Crusaders will arrive in Sydney later this week after cancelling their round five fixture against the Highlanders after the Christchurch shootings.

The teams are expected to observe a minute's silence at the SCG to honour the memories of the 50 people killed in the attacks.