Big boost for Wallabies as Valetini returns

Melbourne - Rob Valetini (right) was yesterday named in Australia's side for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne, a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of a clash they must win to keep the series alive.

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Back-row marauder Valetini, hooker David Porecki and lock Will Skelton all return from injury to add physicality to a Wallabies side outmuscled as a hardened Lions won the opening Test 27-19 in Brisbane.

There were no major selection surprises, with coach Joe Schmidt sticking with an unchanged back-line for Saturday's match in front of an estimated 90,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Valetini, awarded Australia's best player in each of the past two years, has recovered from a calf injury and will add power and strong ball carrying.