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WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED

'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor

With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.

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'Rattled' O'Connor promises not to take Wallabies recall for granted

James O'Connor reacts to his shock Wallabies recall, telling reporters he missed Joe Schmidt's phone call and that this time he understands the significance of the opportunity he has in front of him.

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Wallabies vet excited for second Lions chance

Wallabies prop James Slipper has waited a "long, long time" but finally has the chance to erase the massive disappointment he felt in his last Test against the British and Irish Lions.

LIONS THROWBACK

When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia

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When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa

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