Veterans creator James O’Connor was included Friday in the Australian squad to face British and Irish lions, adding a rich experience to a side Wallabies with a mountain to climb.

The 35-year-old began all three tests in half the flight when Australia The last hosted tourists in 2013, but he has not played for his country for nearly three years.

It joins propr Jakovi slipped In a team of 36 men for three tests Starting July 19 in Brisbane As the only men who had previously faced the combined power of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Experienced half of the scrum White He was also named after being lost in the selection of Wallabies in 2013.

“We are aware of how special it is to play British and Irish lions, so for those chosen in the squad, they will compete for the trial jerseys while also trying to help others prepare,” said coach Joe Schmidt.

“We need to improve our accuracy and cohesion with a very short track leading to the first test in eight days.”

O’connor It was a finding for Canterbury Crusaders on their charge for the Super Rugby title this season after a movement by Queensland Reds.

But he was overlooked by Schmidt for their heating test against Fiji this month, where a wild team avoided a loss of morality.

As they fought to assert themselves in victory 21-18, Lions have been hitting their step, winning all four of their games on the tour so far.

Flyhalf of first choice Noe He was injured in the Fiji match and needed neck surgery that excluded him outside the three -test series.

This opened O’Connor’s door, with Schmidt reflecting Lion’s coach Andy Farrell, who also chose experience when Elliot Daly broke the arm against Reds.

He called his son Owen FarrellWhich, like O’Connor, is a half -flight half -flight but has not presented to England since the 2023 World Cup.

Farrell was on the bench for lions in all three Australia 2013 series tests.

“I had some conversations with James during the year,” Schmidt told O’Connor.

“He had a good season, super for the Crusaders. He stayed close, he stayed tied all the way (with Wallabies). He can potentially help the players, especially our young people.”

longevity

Slipper will Inc. to become the first Australian player to be covered by 150 tests after leaving the bench in all three matches against the Lion 12 years ago.

“His longevity is something that is quite incredible in the game. And, you know, part of what makes the slide a little special is that he is always challenging himself to get better,” said Schmidt.

“He does not believe that he has reached a lot in his best version of himself, despite much of his rehearsals, a lot. So he will continue to work very much.”

In the only different change in the Australian Fijesh team, Blocko Seduce Canham Remember after impressing Reds during their loss to the lion.

Act the wings of Brumbies Corey toole and BackroWer Western Force Nick Champion de Crespigny They are the only two non -caught players.

Forward Robinson District AND Will skelonalong with Flyhalf Flammable and scrumhalf Jake GordonThey were all involved despite losing the Fiji test due to damage.

Wallabies team:

Ahead: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Josh Canham, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Matt Faesler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Fraser Mcreigh

Back: Fripou Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Gormon, Len Ikita, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Lynti Lynphang, Tate Doth, James O’Conment, Harrylampi, Dylong Potters, Joseph, Corey Potters, Corey Toolate, Corey tool.