Schmidt Overlooks O'Connor as Lions Loom for Wallabies

O’Connor misses Wallabies squad

James O’Connor’s hopes of playing for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions this year have suffered an early blow.

Schmidt overlooks O'Connor as Lions loom for Wallabies

James O'Connor is set to miss out on facing the British and Irish Lions after being left out of the Australia squad to face Fiji.

Aussie star Suaalii lies in wait as Lions campaign commences in Dublin

The British and Irish Lions get their campaign up and running against Argentina at Aviva Stadium on Friday night – but the three-Test series has got more daunting with cross-code superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in line to face Andy Farrell’s side this summer. The 21-year-old was recruited from rugby league side Sydney Roosters on a three-year-deal worth a reported Au$5.35million (€3m) and Suaalii made an immediate impact on rugby union during th…

O’Connor left out of Australia’s Lions warm-up - sports365.info

Wallabies forward O’Connor has been omitted from Australia’s squad for the upcoming Lions warm-up match. The decision underscores coaching concerns over form and fitness ahead of the high-stakes clash. —- Author : Noah Rodriguez Publish date : 2025-06-19 15:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. —- 1 – 2 – 3 – [...]

Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test

The 21-year-old former rugby league star has recovered from a fractured jaw.

Wallabies squad: Joe Schmidt snubs James O'Connor and Marika Koroibete ahead of the B&I Lions series with two uncapped stars included

Joe Schmidt and his coaching team have named a 36-man Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Series which includes two uncapped players.