Wallabies enforcer to be left out by Schmidt in July squad shock
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will be omitted from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, set to be announced Friday. The 29-year-old lock, who has 45 caps since his 2017 debut, has been in strong form but has faced inconsistent selection under Schmidt. His exclusion raises questions about the depth in Australia's locking options ahead of July's Tests against Ireland, France, and Italy.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 10:38 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 10:40 UTC
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