Media Statement: Noah Lolesio

Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 7:45 AM
Rugby Australia
by Rugby Australia
Noah Lolesio
Noah Lolesio

Rugby Australia and the Wallabies can confirm Noah Lolesio has had successful surgery today.

Lolesio sustained an on-field injury in the second half of the Test against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday. After being initially discharged from hospital on Sunday night, Lolesio was readmitted for surgery this afternoon following a further medical follow-up.

He is expected to make a full recovery and will spend a period of time away from the game during his rehabilitation.

Rugby Australia and the Wallabies will continue to support Noah and his family during this time.

Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schimdt said: “Firstly, we were relieved that Noah was up and moving well when he returned to the team hotel after his initial hospital visit in Newcastle on Sunday. Further to that, it’s an added relief for everyone, especially his family, that successful surgery now has him on the road to recovery.”

Rugby Australia would like to thank the match day medical team in Newcastle for their care and concern in dealing with the incident on Sunday.

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