Miles Amatosero earns first Wallabies selection in Schmidt's squad
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Miles Amatosero has been selected for his first Wallabies squad under coach Joe Schmidt, alongside Lachlan Shaw from the Brumbies. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming international fixtures. In a notable omission, in-form Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto was left out of the squad. This call-up highlights Schmidt's focus on integrating new talent into the team structure as they prepare for the competitive season ahead.
- •Amatosero receives his first call-up for the Wallabies.
- •Lachlan Shaw from the Brumbies also makes the squad.
- •Joe Schmidt announced the selections ahead of upcoming matches.
- •Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is excluded from the squad.
- 1:58 AMESPN Rugby — Tahs brawler Amatosero wins maiden Wallaby callup
"Waratahs brawler Miles Amatosero and rising Brumbies lock Lachlan Shaw are the big winners in Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, but there is no place for in-form Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.
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