Mature O'Connor back in the Wallabies frame for Lions series

Mature O'Connor back in the Wallabies frame for Lions series

SYDNEY :James O'Connor calmly slotted two late penalties to keep the Canterbury Crusaders in the hunt for another Super Rugby Pacific title at the weekend, bringing himself right back into the reckoning for the British & Irish Lions series in the process.The 34-year-old beat out a strong field to start at fly

The selection loophole that could help James O’Connor stage an incredible Wallabies comeback

The 64-Test veteran continued his impressive season by nailing a match-winning kick for the Crusaders, and adding to calls for him to meet the Lions.

SRP off-field review: James O'Connor's Wallabies case grows stronger by the week

Paging Joe Schmidt. Would the Wallabies coach be available to the media, we'd like to gauge his thoughts on James O'Connor. Meanwhile in Round 10, there were two separate brain-fades that had to be seen to be believed.

O’Connor stars for Crusaders in crucial victory

FORMER Wallabies flyhalf James O’Connor has proven the hero as the Crusaders claimed a crucial 25-22 win over the Blues in Christchurch. The two teams were tied at the full-time siren as Super Point looked destined. Both teams had penalty goals to take the lead before the half, but it was Will Jordan that gave the Crusaders the lead thanks to the lone line break of the half. It sparked the Crusaders heading into the sheds and this confidence was…