William Skelton is an Australian rugby union player who plays as a lock for La Rochelle in the French Top 14 tournament. Skelton was born in New Zealand, relocated to Australia as a child, and qualified for citizenship through residency.
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Skelton was signed to the Waratahs’ Extended Player Squad by coach Michael Cheika in 2013. He made his Super Rugby debut against the Stormers and was selected to play for the Waratahs against the British and Irish Lions in June of that year.
On May 28, 2022, he led La Rochelle to a thrilling 21-24 victory against Leinster in the 2022 European Rugby Champions Cup Final. Skelton was selected Wallabies captain for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.
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Will Skelton Siblings: Meet Cameron Skelton and Logan Skelton
Will Skelton was born on 3 May 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand. Not much is known about his father and mother. However, he is the brother of Cameron Skelton and is a cousin of former New Zealand lock Brad Mika.


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