Salakaia-Loto’s omission casts big shadow over Wallabies squad
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was omitted from Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad for the July Tests, despite a strong performance this season. Junior player Miles Amatosero takes his place, fueling speculation about the coaching transition to Les Kiss. Salakaia-Loto's absence highlights potential shifts in selection strategies and the ongoing debate between power and mobility in Test rugby.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:30 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:40 UTC
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