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He’s back: Veteran James O’Connor is in the Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions
James O’Connor has returned to a Wallabies squad almost three years after his last test when the veteran flyhalf was included to face the British and Irish Lions in the first test on July 19 in Brisbane.
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Wallabies squad: James O’Connor seals sensational Test return as Joe Schmidt picks 36 for British and Irish Lions Series
O’Connor has answered the Wallabies’ SOS following the gutting injury to fly-half Noah Lolesio with James Slipper joining the recalled veteran in playing for Australia in two successive British & Irish Lions Series. The pair join Wallabies great George Smith in achieving the incredible feat, with Schmidt naming an otherwise settled squad.
Wallabies name James O'Connor in squad for British and Irish Lions Test
James O'Connor has a chance to complete one of the most unlikely returns to the Wallabies, being named in the 36-player squad for the British and Irish Lions Test series. O'Connor, 35, has not played Test rugby since 2022. However, he impressed in New Zealand to help the Crusaders win the Super Rugby championship.
James O'Connor recalled to 36-player Australia squad for British and Irish Lions series as Joe Schmidt adds veteran experience to panel
Leicester Tigers-bound James OConnor recalled to Australia squad three years after last Test appearance; OConnor faced Lions in 2013;watch Lions vs AUNZ Invitational on Saturday July 12 on Sky Sports Action & Main Event from 10am;
Wallabies call up O'Connor for Lions series after Lolesio loss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt called up experienced flyhalf James O'Connor into his squad for the three tests against the British & Irish Lions on Friday after losing Noah Lolesio for the series.
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Veteran O'Connor called up for Wallabies against Lions
Veteran playmaker James O'Connor was included Friday in Australia's squad to face the British and Irish Lions, adding a wealth of experience to a Wall
British and Irish Lions defeat Brumbies but issues remain as Australia Test series looms
Andy Farrell’s side improve on Waratahs struggle but ship four tries and concede double-digit penalties in Canberra
Wallabies recall James O'Connor for British & Irish Lions series
James O'Connor will join James Slipper in playing against the British & Irish Lions series for a second time, after the veteran was recalled to the Wallabies squad by Joe Schmidt.
British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
The British and Irish Lions have secured a tough 21-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs for their third victory in eight days during their Australian tour
Farrell plays down fears over Kinghorn knee injury
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is not fearing the worst for Blair Kinghorn after the Scotland full-back suffered a first-half knee injury in the Lions' win over the Brumbies.
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