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Lions series 'bigger than the World Cup' - O'Connor

The return of the experienced fly-half is fast becoming a theme on this Lions tour.

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Joe Schmidt adds James O'Connor to Wallabies squad ahead of Lions series

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

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O'Connor returns to Australia squad to face Lions

James O'Connor is back in the Australia fold almost three years after his last Wallabies appearance, with Joe Schmidt picking the veteran fly-half in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lio...

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Last 'Amigo' O'Connor gets unlikely redemption chance against Lions

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He's back: Veteran James O'Connor is in the Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions

Planet Rugby on MSN7h

Joe Schmidt keeping his options open on Wallabies captaincy decision for British and Irish Lions series

Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt has given an update on his captaincy choice for their upcoming series against the British & Irish Lions.

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Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Result and latest updates after eight-try rout in Adelaide

He’s mostly reverted back to the team that laboured to a scrappy 21-20 victory against the New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney last weekend, with Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne handed the captaincy again with tour skipper Maro Itoje rested.

The Roar on MSN5h

AUNZ side plays Lions back into form on eve of Wallabies series after ugly defeat at Adelaide Oval

Les Kiss’ AUNZ Invitational side dreamt of denting the Lions’ confidence ahead of their three match Test series. If anything, they played them

Planet Rugby on MSN1d

Wallabies squad v Lions: Winners and losers as Noah Lolesio learns most ‘callous’ lesson while Joe Schmidt makes stunning O’Connor call

Lynagh Snr was a sensational player in his pomp, winning a Rugby World Cup with the Wallabies in 1991, while his sons are starting out their careers at the highest level, with Tom boasting three caps ahead of the Series while Louis is currently representing Italy.

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Wallaby James O’Connor recalled in bombshell selection face Lions as first Test squad revealed

James O’Connor wasn’t answering his phone calls, and the Wallabies squad for the British & Irish Lions series was to be announced in an hour. As Australia’s coach dialled the number again from the team’s hotel lobby, he received a tap on the shoulder from James Slipper. “The bloke you’re after is outside,” Slipper revealed.

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Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape

Schmidt insists ‘there’s not real confidence’ after his Wallabies side needed a 78th-minute try from Harry Wilson to sneak past a valiant Fiji side

Irish Examiner on MSN1d

Johnny Sexton: Joe Schmidt is a smart coach but we've got one as well

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Joe's woes mount as Lolesio blow shortens runway to fix Wallabies

Joe Schmidt's preparations for the British & Irish Lions tour appear on shaky ground with the loss of first-choice flyhalf Noah Lolesio deepening the sense of pessimism surrounding the Wallabies following their lacklustre showing against Fiji.