{"id":19749,"date":"2025-07-29T05:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/alaalatoa-down-in-wallabies-vs-lions-doubts-over-diving-and-lineup\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T05:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:39:34","slug":"alaalatoa-down-in-wallabies-vs-lions-doubts-over-diving-and-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/rugby\/alaalatoa-down-in-wallabies-vs-lions-doubts-over-diving-and-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaalatoa Down in Wallabies vs. Lions: Doubts Over &#8220;Diving&#8221; and Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Alaalatoa Out for the Third Test against the Lions<\/h2>\n\nThe Wallabies face a new challenge, as Allan Alaalatoa will not be able to participate in the third and final test against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney this Saturday. The shoulder injury suffered in the 29-26 defeat at the MCG, which secured the Lions&#8217; victory in the series, will keep him out of action.\n\nAlaalatoa was replaced by Tom Robertson at halftime of the match. Alaalatoa&#8217;s absence could open a door for Taniela Tupou, who had an outstanding performance in the First Nations-Pasifika XV match against the Lions last week.\n\nTupou, who has signed a two-year contract with the French club Racing 92, could have an opportunity this weekend. Other options for the position include Tom Robertson and Zane Nonggorr, while James Slipper could switch positions.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0728%2Fr1524950_546x307_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Allan Alaalatoa\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Allan Alaalatoa se perder\u00e1 el tercer y \u00faltimo test contra los Lions en S\u00eddney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nMeanwhile, the controversy over the end of the exciting match at the MCG continues. The Wallabies rejected accusations from the UK media about an alleged simulation by Carlo Tizzano.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It&#8217;s difficult when you have people who aren&#8217;t in the field, they&#8217;re former players and different things, but when the people who are in the field day in and day out and putting their body [on the line], especially a guy like Carlo who always gives his all, it&#8217;s difficult.<\/p><cite>Nick Frost, Wallabies player<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nThe Australian team will also have a new winger on Saturday, as Harry Potter will be out with a hamstring injury. This could mean a starting position for Dylan Pietsch.\n\nFurthermore, there is uncertainty about Rob Valetini, who did not return at halftime on Saturday, but coach Joe Schmidt indicated it was a precautionary measure.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0726%2Fdm_250726_Recapping_the_late_chaos_that_saw_the_Lions_win_at_the_MCG%2Fdm_250726_Recapping_the_late_chaos_that_saw_the_Lions_win_at_the_MCG.jpg\" alt=\"Resumen del caos tard\u00edo\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Resumen del caos tard\u00edo que vio a los Lions ganar en el MCG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alaalatoa Out for the Third Test against the Lions The Wallabies face a new challenge, as Allan Alaalatoa will not be able to participate in the third and final test against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney this Saturday. 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