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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow

Will Skelton is a significant injury blow for Australia - (Getty Images)

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt expects Will Skelton and Rob Valetini to be fit for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions after the pair were ruled out of the opening encounter in a huge double injury blow.

Blindside flanker Valetini and lock Skelton are both nursing calf issues and have not managed to make the Wallabies’ 23 for the first Test in Brisbane.

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