US EditionHe'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, 35, rejoined Australia’s squad for the first time in three years, earning a rare Lions series start since 2013.
- Following Noah Lolesio's neck injury, coach Joe Schmidt recalled veteran fly-half James O’Connor due to limited high-level out-half options.
- O’Connor starred off the bench for the Crusaders, helping them win the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title after moving from the Reds.
- The inclusion of O’Connor boosts the Wallabies’ experience, offering mentorship to young out-halves ahead of the Lions series.
- O’Connor’s recall offers a rare chance to join James Slipper in a select group of Wallabies with two Lions series appearances, highlighting his historic career milestone.
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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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