O'Connor back at flyhalf for Australia's Tri-Nations finale


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 03 Dec 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool D - Australia v Fiji - Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan - September 21, 2019 Australia's James O'Connor in action with Fiji's Josua Tuisova REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

SYDNEY (Reuters) - James O'Connor will bring some welcome experience to the playmaker role after being named as starting flyhalf for Australia's final Tri-Nations test against Argentina at Western Sydney Stadium this weekend.

The 30-year-old missed Australia's three other matches in the tournament with knee and foot injuries and his return means a switch to fullback for Reece Hodge, who started at flyhalf in a win over the All Blacks and a draw with Argentina.

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