AdvertisementSportRugby UnionAustralian rugby Silver linings and blonde renewals: Why Wallabies enforcer stayed chilled about Schmidt snub Iain Payten July 29, 2026 — 5:50pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. But Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he still has the hops to be bankable lineout option as well, after winning a recall to the Australian squad under new coach Les Kiss. Salakaia-Loto would use July “to get himself into the best physical shape to best contribute to the team,” Schmidt said. Audrey Richardson “I’m used to it now,” Salakaia-Loto said of his Wallabies omission. There was no specific mention of Schmidt but Salakaia-Loto was quick to point out his size had never impacted his lineout ability.