Seven years on, ‘Brand O’Connor’ is back in vogue
Rugby’s one-time bad boy receives glowing reviews in Australian media after epic 16-16 draw against All Blacks
12 October 2020 - 16:38
Melbourne — James O’Connor had to wait seven years and three coaching changes for a second crack at the Wallabies’ No 10 jersey but made a strong case to keep it after an assured performance against the All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup on Sunday.
The one-time rugby bad boy enjoyed glowing reviews in Australian media following the epic 16-16 draw, which he ended by booting the ball out nearly nine minutes after the final siren as the match stretched into injury time...
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