US EditionAustralia recall O'Connor to face champions South Africa
James O'Connor returns at flyhalf due to injuries to key players, with Australia seeking their first Ellis Park win since 1963 against defending champions South Africa, coach Joe Schmidt said.
- Australia recalled veteran flyhalf James O’Connor for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against South Africa at Ellis Park.
- Amid a spate of injuries, Schmidt said they’ll assess Donaldson’s scan as Lolesio and Lynagh missed the trip, forcing O’Connor’s recall.
- Coach Schmidt, Wallabies coach, opted for a 6-2 bench split, with Nick Champion de Crespigny replacing Donaldson and Nic White partnering O’Connor.
- Looking to reverse their fortunes, Australia haven't beaten South Africa in South Africa since 2011, with their sole Ellis Park win dating back to 1963.
- Looking ahead, Schmidt said they’ll assess Donaldson’s scan after the match in Johannesburg, with another game scheduled for August 23 at Cape Town Stadium.
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled evergreen James O’Connor to the Wallabies after the side to take on South Africa at Johannesburg was named overnight. O’Connor replaces the injured Tom Lynagh as a bomb squad (a 6-2 forward split) was named for the reserves bench. THE BOMB SQUAD This refers to the forwards that come off the reserve bench to finish the game in the final 30-40 minutes. Standard bench splits are 5-3 (five forwards to three …
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