Australia coach Schmidt says O'Connor in flyhalf mix for Lions series

He hasn’t played a Test for three years. But Joe Schmidt just kept this veteran’s Lions dream alive

James O’Connor last played for the Wallabies in 2022, but coach Schmidt appears to have left the door open to a stunning recall for the British & Irish Lions series.

Australia coach Schmidt says O'Connor in flyhalf mix for Lions series

MELBOURNE :James O'Connor is in the Wallabies' selection frame and his experience could prove useful in a squad of relatively young flyhalves, head coach Joe Schmidt said on Tuesday.O'Connor will turn 35 before the first British and Irish Lions test in Brisbane in July but the 64-cap Wallaby has been in good

O'Connor 'would bring experience' to Wallabies: Schmidt

Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.

James O'Connor brings value to Wallabies: Schmidt

Test coach Joe Schmidt says James O'Connor offers valuable experience to the Wallabies backline in the strongest sign yet the veteran will be selected to face the British and Irish Lions.

Joe Schmidt won't 'preclude anyone' from Wallabies selection as he confirms James O'Connor 'chat'

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has not closed the door on James O'Connor's hopes of a Test recall ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.

In the run-up to the British and Irish Lions' tour in Australia, Wallabies' selector, Joe Schmidt, is considering using an experienced figure: James O的Connor, 35 years old. The opener, with 64 selections, has recently shown himself with the Canterbury Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific, attracting the attention of the Australian staff.