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    The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne

    The Wallabies are welcoming the return of a pair of big bodies for tonight's second test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne


    Lock Will Skelton and loose forward Rob Valetini will bolster the pack after both missed the first test with injury.

    Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is relishing the inclusion of the reinforcements.



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