Rugby-Wallaby Salakaia-Loto returns home to bolster Rebels pack

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Northampton Saints v La Rochelle - Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, Britain - January 21, 2023, Northampton Saints Lukhan Salakaia Loto Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Versatile Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed a two-year deal with the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific after parting ways with English club Northampton.

The 26-year-old played most of his 30 tests as a loose forward but the Rebels said he would partner Josh Canham in the second row from the 2024 season.