Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Wallabies tighthead Allan Alaalatoa.Alamy Stock Photo Wallabies prop Alaalatoa ruled out of final Lions Test The explosive Taniela Tupou could be back in the mix for Joe Schmidt’s side. 3.03am, 29 Jul 2025 Share options Murray Kinsella Reports from Sydney AUSTRALIA TIGHTHEAD PROP Allan Alaalatoa has been ruled out of Saturday’s third Test against the Lions due to injury. The experienced 31-year-old has started both Tests against the Lions so far, but will miss the final leg of the series after suffering a shoulder injury last weekend in Melbourne. Advertisement Western Force prop Tom Robertson has backed Alaalatoa up from the Australian bench in both games so far, while the injury means the explosive Taniela Tupou could be back in the mix for the third Lions Test. Waratahs tighthead Tupou, who has been open with the media about his struggles for form and fitness, has been part of the wider Wallabies squad during this Lions series but hasn’t been picked in Joe Schmidt’s matchday 23 so far. 59 times capped Tupou will join French club Racing 92 next season in the hopes of reinvigorating his club career, but he would surely love to show his ability at Test level again this weekend. Reds tighthead Zane Nonggorr is another option for Schmidt. The Wallabies will also be without wing Harry Potter, who suffered a hamstring injury in last weekend’s second Test, meaning that there will definitely be a change in the Australian back three. Force wing Dylan Pietsch is among the contenders for that spot out wide. Flanker Rob Valetini returned from a calf injury last weekend but was replaced at half time due to what Schmidt described as tightness. Murray Kinsella Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Wallabies prop Alaalatoa ruled out of final Lions Test”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Wallabies prop Alaalatoa ruled out of final Lions Test”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. 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