Huge blow for Wallabies as they lose two key monster forwards for series opener – Australia team v British & Irish Lions first Test

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Today at 05:54

Rob Valetini and Will Skelton are out while Nick Champion de Crespigny will make his Test debut against the Lions (Getty Images)

Joe Schmidt has named his team for Saturday

Joe Schmidt has named his team for Saturday

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