Wallabies enforcer to be left out by Schmidt in July squad shock
Queensland enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will be omitted from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, set to be announced on Friday. The 29-year-old lock, whose aggressive playing style has won him 45 caps, has mysteriously fallen out of favour despite strong form. His exclusion raises questions amid injury concerns for the Australian tighthead lock position.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 10:38 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 10:40 UTC
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