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O’Connor handed Reds captaincy months after asking for exit – Sydney Morning Herald
With Liam Wright ruled out for 10 weeks, James O’Connor will take the reins for the upcoming Super Rugby AU season.
The Queensland Reds have confirmed James OConnor as interim captain just months after he asked the club for a release to play Super Rugby in New Zealand.
Queenslands regular skipper Liam Wright injured his ankle in the Reds trial loss to the Waratahs in Narrabri last week and has been ruled out for 10 weeks.
James OConnor in action last year for the Reds. Credit:Getty
Fraser McReight and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto had been touted as potential replacements but the Reds announced on Sunday that OConnor,…
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