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Namibia: Australia recall O’Connor to face champions South Africa – Sport

Namibia: Australia recall O’Connor to face champions South Africa – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-08-14 17:15:33

Veteran fly-half James O’Connor has been recalled by Australia for a 2025 Rugby Championship opener against title-holders South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The 35-year-old, who helped New Zealand outfit Crusaders win the Super Rugby title this season, last represented the Wallabies three years ago.

Ben Donaldson had been widely tipped for the playmaker role, but he did not make the matchday 23 named by coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday.

O’Connor in for the unavailable Tom…

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