James O'Connor in frame to make shock Wallabies return for Lions series

• Crusaders fly-half last played an international Test in 2022
• 'He would bring experience back into the group,' says Joe Schmidt

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has cleared the path for a shock international return for pivot James O'Connor as he looks for more experience in the upcoming series against the British & Irish Lions.

The former Reds fly-half last played for the Wallabies in 2022, and moved to the Crusaders in New Zealand ahead of this year's Super Rugby Pacific season.