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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies player Rob Valetini in training
Wallabies player Rob Valetini has overcome a calf injury and will run out at the MCG to face the British & Irish Lions in the second Test. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled his premier forward Rob Valetini and “big-hearted” 140kg lock Will Skelton to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test against the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Australia were easily overpowered in the first half of the opening Test in Brisbane last week when, despite showing improvement in the second half, they could not make up for their slow start and finished 27-19 losers.

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