The final Tri Nations game could not have gone worse for Salakaia-Loto as he was given a straight red after coming on as a sub for the Wallabies.
The red was given in the 59′ as Salakaia-Loto went into so high into a tackle and connected his shoulder directly with the Pumas player’s head.
59 | Salakaia-Loto sees red for a dangerous tackle. We're down to 14.
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— Wallabies (@wallabies) December 5, 2020
His red card was a crucial part of the game as the match ended ina draw which definitely could have been different if Australia had a full team on the pitch.
See the challenge here:
RED CARD for LSL#AUSvARG pic.twitter.com/i1ymzhp8sU
— Steve Lenthall (@steve_l15) December 5, 2020
Was red the right call?
A second red card for the Wallabies in 2020 as Salakaia-Loto becomes the sixth Wallaby to be sent off
1987 – David Codey 🔴
2010 – Drew Mitchell 🔴
2013 – Tevita Kuridrani 🔴
2017 – Sekope Kepu 🔴
2020- Lachie Swinton🔴
2020 – Lachlan Salakaia-Loto 🔴#AUSvARG #TriNations pic.twitter.com/JSiPE6Pdxm— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) December 5, 2020