Blow for Wallabies as Valetini and Skelton Miss Out

Schmidt provides update on Valetini and Skelton after huge double injury blow

The pair have been ruled out of the opening Test in Brisbane in a huge injury blow

Blow for Wallabies as Valetini and Skelton miss out

Australia's injury problems are continuing ahead of Saturday's first Test the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane, with influential forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini failing to recover from injury.

Wilson: Valetini a massive loss for Wallabies

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson concedes the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini is a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. While Wilson is confident debutant Nick Champion de Crespigny will do the job as his replacement, he says Valetini’s absence with a calf injury has left a hole in the Wallabies squad. “Bobby’s a massive loss for us – he’s been one of the form players in world rugby for some time …

Joe Schmidt makes surprising confession over key Wallabies omissions as 'psycho' given shot at the British and Irish Lions

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt has admitted that Rob Valetini and Will Skelton could have played their opening clash of the British and Irish Lions series.

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test.

Huge blow for Wallabies as they lose two key monster forwards for series opener – Australia team v British & Irish Lions first Test

Rob Valetini and Will Skelton are out while Nick Champion de Crespigny will make his Test debut against the Lions (Getty Images)Joe Schmidt has named his team for SaturdayJoe Schmidt has named his team for Saturday