Schmidt Adds O'Connor to Wallabies Squad Ahead of Lions

'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor

With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.

Schmidt adds O'Connor to Wallabies squad ahead of Lions

Australia coach Joe Schmidt called up experienced out-half James O'Connor into his squad for the three tests against the British & Irish Lions on Friday after losing Noah Lolesio for the series.

Wallabies call up O'Connor for Lions series after Lolesio loss

Australia coach Joe Schmidt called up experienced flyhalf James O'Connor into his squad for the three tests against the British & Irish Lions on Friday after losing Noah Lolesio for the series. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Wallabies flyhalf Lolesio faces six months out as Schmidt reveals Test squad

Noah Lolesio is facing up to six months out after the Wallabies flyhalf underwent surgery, while ACT Brumbies flyer Corey Toole is eyeing the Lions series.

James O’Connor issues message to Joe Schmidt after being left in ‘limbo’

Ringrose sits out Lions training as Schmidt calls on JOC

The outside centre wasn’t involved in today’s session in Adelaide.