Wallabies Release Kellaway, Toole Ahead Fiji Test, Lions Matches

Australia's Wallabies have released wingers Andrew Kellaway and Corey Toole from their squad ahead of the July 6 Test against Fiji as head coach Joe Schmidt narrows down his preferred lineup for the British & Irish Lions series. Kellaway, a 39-cap player, will rejoin the NSW Waratahs for their upcoming match against the Lions in Sydney, while uncapped Toole will return to the ACT Brumbies for their tour match, ruling both out of the Fiji Test. Other wing options remaining in the Wallabies squad include Harry Potter and Dylan Pietsch from the Western Force, Queensland Reds' Filipo Daugunu, and Waratahs' Max Jorgensen. The Lions, having dominated their first tour match 54-7 against Western Force, will face the Queensland Reds at Lang Park, the venue for the first Test, in a more challenging encounter. Lions coach Andy Farrell anticipates a tougher test against the Reds, coached by future Wallabies mentor Les Kiss, who is known for well-prepared teams playing versatile rugby. The Wallabies aim to avoid a repeat of their 2023 World Cup defeat to Fiji, focusing on improved performance in their warm-up match ahead of the Lions series opener on July 19 in Brisbane.