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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.
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.
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The British and Irish Lions have now won four straight games in Australia after defeating the ACT Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra.Andy Farrell’s side saw their momentum slowed in a scrappy 21-10 victory over the spirited New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday,
When the British and Irish Lions make the long trek south they are invariably underdogs, innocents abroad. Often they face a recent world
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.
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.
Andy Farrell’s side improve on Waratahs struggle but ship four tries and concede double-digit penalties in Canberra
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
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.