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Return 'Home' to Dublin Allowing Schmidt Ease Pressure
Coach Joe Schmidt made six changes including recalling veteran flyhalf James O’Connor to refresh the Wallabies after recent losses and injury concerns.
- On Sunday morning , the Wallabies recalled veteran flyhalf James O'Connor for the Test in Dublin and made six changes to the starting XV.
- With Carter Gordon sidelined by injury, Schmidt sought a fresh spark; Gordon's quad strain led to O'Connor's recall after the 26-19 loss to Italy.
- Schmidt restored several starters, including Max Jorgensen at fullback and Len Ikitau at centre, named Allan Alaalatoa tight-head prop and Rob Valetini back-row forward, with Carlo Tizzano on the bench.
- A few days in Dublin have eased pressure on the Wallabies squad after a run of five defeats in six games, giving the group renewed energy.
- On Sunday the Wallabies play their penultimate match of the spring tour in Dublin, where Joe Schmidt will likely make his final appearance as head coach before stepping down in July.
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Wallabies name in reinforcements to stem European slide in Dublin
The Wallabies have recalled a number of big-name gamers for his or her penultimate Check of 2025, as coach Joe Schmidt returns to his previous Irish stamping floor. Australia will face world quantity three Eire in Dublin on Sunday morning (AEDT), needing a win to revitalise its spring tour in Europe. Having misplaced 5 of its final six Assessments and following dismal defeats to England and Italy, Schmidt hopes James O’Connor, who orchestrated A…
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