Lukhan Salakaia-Loto returns to the Wallabies this week under new head coach Les Kiss, after previously being overlooked during the Joe Schmidt coaching period. Multiple outlets report that Salakaia-Loto describes the earlier omission as a “blessing in disguise,” saying he has remained calm about not being selected. The coverage frames his return as part of a broader transition in the Wallabies’ coaching setup, with Kiss taking over and bringing in players who were not picked under Schmidt. While the reports focus on Salakaia-Loto’s reaction to the snub, they consistently tie his availability to the change in coaching and selection decisions. Overall, the story centres on his renewed involvement with the national team and his view that the missed opportunity ultimately helped him reset rather than create resentment. The sources do not present new performance or injury details beyond his return and his comments about the selection omission.