Rugby-Schmidt considers Wallabies replacements ahead of England clash


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  • Sunday, 26 Oct 2025

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Australia Captain's Run - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 15, 2025 Australia head coach Joe Schmidt during training REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

TOKYO (Reuters) - Australia coach Joe Schmidt will consider calling up reinforcements ahead of next week's clash with England after forwards Josh Canham and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto sustained injuries in the Wallabies' 19-15 win over Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Tries from captain Nick Champion de Crespigny, Josh Flook and Carlo Tizzano gave a much-changed Australia a winning start to their autumn internationals series at a rain-soaked National Stadium but victory came at a price.

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