James O’Connor is about to overlook out on dealing with the British and Irish Lions after being neglected of the Australia squad to play Fiji.
The 34-year-old fly-half had been tipped to return to Joe Schmidt’s squad for the three-Check Lions sequence, which begins on July 19 in Brisbane, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
Schmidt has most well-liked Ben Donaldson, Noah Lolesio and Tom Lynagh as his choices at No 10 for the warm-up Check towards Fiji on July 6.
Western Power back-row ahead Nick Champion de Crespigny and Brumbies winger Corey Toole are the one two uncapped gamers within the 36-man squad.
David Porecki returns for the primary time since captaining the Wallabies on the 2023 World Cup, whereas one other former skipper, La Rochelle’s Will Skelton, is the one overseas-based participant included.
Veteran James O’Connor has been ignored by Australia
Schmidt mentioned: “Choice is at all times tight and there will be gamers who’re excited and people which might be dissatisfied.
“As coaches, there was a number of wholesome, strong dialogue and we expect we have chosen a gaggle that can work laborious and join properly as a squad.
“There’s some continuity from last year, plus a few new or returning players, who have forced their way into the mix through strong performances in Super Rugby Pacific.
“This squad’s rapid focus is Fiji, and we might want to hit the bottom operating having not been collectively since early January.”
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Sky Sports activities Information reporter Eleanor Roper appears again on the historical past and traditions which have made the British and Irish Lions one of the iconic groups in world sport.
Australia squad
Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Zane Nonggorr, Billy Pollard, David Porecki, Tom Robertson, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson.
Backs: Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Corey Toole, Nic White, Tom Wright.
British and Irish Lions staff to play Argentina on Friday – dwell on Sky Sports activities
British and Irish Lions: 15 Marcus Smith, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Sione Tuipulotu, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan Dickie, 3 Finlay Bealham, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 5 Tadhg Beirne, 6 Tom Curry, 7 Jac Morgan, 8 Ben Earl.
Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 Pierre Schoeman, 18 Tadhg Furlong, 19 Scott Cummings, 20 Henry Pollock, 21 Tomos Williams, 22 Elliot Daly, 23 Mack Hansen.
Argentina: 15 Santiago Carreras, 14 Rodrigo Isgro, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Justo Piccardo, 11 Ignacio Mendy, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 9 Gonzalo Garcia; 1 Mayco Vivas, 2 Julian Montoya (c), 3 Joel Sclavi, 4 Franco Molina, 5 Pedro Rubiolo, 6 Pablo Matera, 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 8 Joaquin Oviedo.
Replacements: 16 Bautista Bernasconi, 17 Boris Wenger, 18 Francisco Coria Marchetti, 19 Santiago Grondona, 20 Joaquin Moro, 21 Simon Benitez Cruz, 22 Matias Moroni, 23 Santiago Cordero.
British & Irish Lions tour of Australia on Sky Sports activities
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Watch the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia completely dwell on Sky Sports activities this summer time.
Sky Sports activities will completely present the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Assessments towards the Wallabies and 6 warm-up matches to be proven completely dwell.
