Lukhan Salakaia-Loto: Northampton Saints lock leaves to return to Australia
Northampton lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has left the Premiership club to return to Australia for family reasons.
The 26-year-old Australia international made 24 appearances in his solitary season at Franklin's Gardens after arriving form Super Rugby side Queensland Reds."Family always has to come first, so we understand Lukhan's decision," said Northampton boss Phil Dowson. "He made it clear that, while he has enjoyed every moment of his time as a Saint, his family have not settled so far away from home."
Salakaia-Loto said he is "leaving Saints with a heavy heart" and that he will "always cherish" his spell in English rugby.
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