Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is an Australian rugby union player known for his versatility as a lock. He was a part of the Wallabies squad during the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has been a prominent figure in Australian rugby. Recently, he was in the news following the confirmation of his retention by Rugby Australia and Queensland through to the end of 2028, after he was close to accepting a contract from an overseas club.
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Lukhan Salakaia-Loto had limited time on the field, which was seen as a waste.
How Australian team fared against England
Australia· 2025-11-02
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was mentioned as one of the best locks in the world.
Japan coach enjoys prospect of beating much changed Wallabies in Test in TokyoAustralia· 2025-10-24
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will also get a start.
Nick Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain as Joe Schmidt rests Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Max JorgensenAustralia· 2025-10-23
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is expected to step into the side reasonably seamlessly.
Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with EddieAustralia· 2025-10-06
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is mentioned as a player in the context of rugby.
Wallabies and All Blacks shouldn’t blame the referees, they need to adapt to how Test rugby is playedAustralia· 2025-09-28
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's massive presence and open-field charges were notable during the match.
All Blacks v Wallabies player ratings: How Australia rated in Bledisloe Cup defeat at Eden Park
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been performing strongly and could thrive in wet conditions.
Wallabies take on All Blacks at Eden ParkAustralia· 2025-09-27
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been given the job of Eden Park enforcer after being named to make his first start for the Wallabies this year against the All Blacks.
Australia names Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to start against All Blacks; Schmidt names McDermott and O’Connor in the halvesAustralia· 2025-09-25
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled to face Argentina in Rugby Championship clash at Allianz Stadium.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled to face Argentina in Rugby Championship clash at Allianz StadiumAustralia· 2025-09-11
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was overlooked for the Wallabies squad but was a powerhouse in tour games for the Reds.
Will Skelton may play in Bledisloe Cup games against All Blacks despite return to FranceAustralia· 2025-08-26
Four players in today’s squad remain from the Wallabies side which last played at Ellis Park in 2019: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.
Inside the Wallabies’ Ellis Park mission impossibleAustralia· 2025-08-11
Take Lukhan Salakaia-Loto for example.
Don’t blame the referees for the Wallabies’ woes, blame the injuriesAustralia· 2025-08-02Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was highlighted for his performance against the Lions.
The Wallabies were uninspiring last week. Australia deserves betterAustralia· 2025-07-26
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is a lock who has been left out of the Wallabies squad for the Lions series.
Questions as to why Lukhan Salakaia-Loto isn’t playing for the WallabiesAustralia· 2025-07-23
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is mentioned as one of the players that Sione Tuipulotu grew up with.
Tuipulotu ready to seal the series in MelbourneAustralia· 2025-07-20
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was involved in a tackle that resulted in an injury.
Lions roar just in time for first Test with thrashing of AUNZ Invitational XV – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-12
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is part of an all Queensland and international second-row pairing.
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Josh Canham had some strong moments but didn’t knock the door down.
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions scores, results, kick off, time, tickets, how to watchAustralia· 2025-07-02
The Queenslanders source of strength will be their forward pack, which contains a bevy of big men who have points to prove to Joe Schmidt, like Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.
Data shows why run-and-gun Lions are a different beastAustralia· 2025-07-01
So Lukhan Salakaia-Loto played a lot for us last year.
Schmidt fires back at Lions bossAustralia· 2025-06-24
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is noted as a notable omission from the squad.
Corey Toole the bolter as big names miss outAustralia· 2025-06-19
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto emphasized the importance of Taniela Tupou for the Australian rugby team.
Why Wallabies teammates aren’t among the Tupou doubtersAustralia· 2025-06-12
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been retained by Rugby Australia through to the end of 2028 after nearly taking a contract from an overseas club.
Ruthless Wallabies axing lit a fire under Langi GleesonAustralia· 2025-03-04