Overview

• O’Connor traveled to London to join Leicester Tigers after posting that he hopes to feature in the Bledisloe Cup.
• Schmidt said he will speak with O’Connor and make a decision immediately, while Rugby Australia declined to confirm any outcome.
• O’Connor’s release followed Ben Donaldson’s return to training and expectations that Tom Lynagh will be available, with Tane Edmed starting the last test.
• Teammates and ex-Wallabies, including Tate McDermott, Will Genia and Matt To’omua, backed O’Connor’s inclusion for his experience and closing ability.
• The Wallabies will name their Bledisloe squad this week before traveling to Auckland for the September 27 Eden Park test, with Australia leading the Rugby Championship on 11 points.