FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Australia v British & Irish Lions - Third Test - British & Irish Lions Tour To Australia 2013 - ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia - 6/7/13 Australia's James O'Connor Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason O'Brien
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - James O'Connor had to wait seven years and three coaching changes for a second crack at the Wallabies' number 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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