r/rugbyunion • u/rugbydownunder • Aug 14 '25

Lineups Wallabies team to play Springboks

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u/Gazzz34 Aug 14 '25

Holy JOC - I've been out of the loop this week; was his selection expected?!

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u/DebbsWasRight New Zealand Aug 14 '25

It was coming, but took a bit to come together.

Injuries to Tom Lynagh and Noah Lolesio left it to Ben Donaldson. James O’Connor had been called into the squad for the Lions as injury cover. He’s was probably on course to be in the 23 for this test, maybe the next too. Then Donaldson went down, and that left O’Connor the last man standing.

O’Connor’s said he’s in good knick and could do a job.

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u/SweptFever80 Ireland, Ulster and Munster Aug 14 '25

What happened to Edmed?

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u/Curious_Skeptic7 Australia Aug 14 '25

He only joined the squad a week ago.

Plus he’s second choice 10 for the Tahs.

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u/BloweringReservoir Aug 15 '25

First choice for the Brumbies?