Brisbane, Australia, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Wallabies skipper Wilson concedes losing Valetini a massive blow

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Australian captain Harry Wilson conceded Friday that the loss of dynamic flanker Rob Valetini was a huge blow ahead of the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. While Wilson was confident debutant Nick Champion de Crespigny would do the job as his replacement, he said Valetini's absence with a calf injury had left a hole in the Wallabies squad. "Bobby's a massive loss for us -- he's been one of the form players in world ru......

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