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

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  • 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.

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