James O'Connor re-called by Australia

15 September 2011

Australia's James O'Connor crosses the whitewash, Australia v Italy, Rugby World Cup, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand, September 11, 2011

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Ahead of Australia's group deciding match with Ireland on Saturday, Robbie Deans has re-called James O'Connor.

The young Wallabies star missed the squad announcement last month and was punished by the Australian management with a one match ban. However, he redeemed himself as he returned to playing rugby in Australia's world cup opener against Italy last weekend.

The Australian management have picked a fantastic side ahead of the clash featuring a selection of star names. A full match preview will follow nearer the match as well.

Australia: Kurtley Beale; James O'Connor, Anthony Fainga'a, Pat McCabe, Adam Ashley-Cooper; Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore, Ben Alexander; Dan Vickerman, James Horwill (capt); Rocky Elsom, David Pocock, Radike Samo.

Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, James Slipper, Rob Simmons, Ben McCalman, Scott Higginbotham, Luke Burgess, Drew Mitchell.

Ones to watch: James O'Connor, Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale.