Blow for Australia as Flyhalf Lolesio Ruled Out of Lions Series
- Noah Lolesio sustained a neck injury during Australia's narrow 21-18 win against Fiji in Newcastle last Sunday and was removed from the field on a stretcher.
- Lolesio returned home after his initial hospital visit on Sunday evening but was later admitted again this afternoon to undergo surgery following a subsequent medical evaluation.
- Since taking over last year, Coach Joe Schmidt has selected Lolesio in the starting lineup for 13 out of 15 tests and has expressed support for Ben Donaldson, who stepped in for Lolesio during the Fiji match.
- Rugby Australia announced that Lolesio underwent successful surgery on Tuesday evening and is anticipated to regain full health, although he will need to take time off from playing during his recovery.
- Lolesio's injury delivers a significant setback to Australia’s plans ahead of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour, with his participation in the series now highly unlikely.
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Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an unspecified injury sustained during the 21-18 win over Fiji last weekend. Rugby Australia confirms Lolesio had successful surgery after being readmitted to the hospital following a medical check-up. The playmaker hit…
Lolesio’s surgery ‘successful’ after unspecified injury in Wallabies win over Fiji
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an unspecified injury sustained in the 21-18 comeback win over Fiji last weekend and has been sidelined ahead of the three-test series against the British and Irish Lions.

Lolesio's surgery 'successful' after unspecified injury in Wallabies win over Fiji
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an unspecified injury sustained in the 21-18 comeback win over Fiji last weekend and has been sidelined ahead of the three-test series against the British and Irish Lions.
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