James O’Connor has made a sensational return to the Australia squad for the forthcoming Test series against the British and Irish Lions. The veteran 64-cap back, 35, has not played for the Wallabies since 2022 but was included in a revised 36-man squad named by head coach Joe Schmidt on Friday.

James O'Connor has returned to a Wallabies squad almost three years after his last test when the veteran flyhalf was included to face the British and Irish Lions in the first test on July 19 in Brisbane.

The British & Irish Lions play their final match before the start of the Test series this weekend as they line up against an AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide.