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He's Back: Veteran James O'Connor Is in the Wallabies Squad to Play the British and Irish Lions
AUSTRALIA, JUL 11 – James O’Connor returns to the Wallabies after Noah Lolesio’s injury, adding experience to the squad for the three-Test British and Irish Lions series, says coach Joe Schmidt.
- Veteran fly-half James O’Connor was recalled to the Wallabies squad for the Lions series, marking his first international since 2022 and first start since 2013 against the Lions.
- Prompted by Lolesio’s neck injury, coach Schmidt recalled O’Connor to add experience amid limited high-level out-half options before the Brisbane Test.
- O'Connor's strong Crusaders Super Rugby title-winning performance off the bench highlights his recent form ahead of the Wallabies' series against the Lions.
- O’Connor’s inclusion adds experience to the Wallabies squad, potentially benefiting young out-halves ahead of the First Test in Brisbane.
- Potentially, O’Connor joins James Slipper in a rare group of Wallabies who have played in two Lions series, highlighting his significant legacy.
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The 35-year-old Australian opener and the James Slipper pillar are the only two players in the Wallabi group to have ever faced the British Lions.
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