Sports10/7/2025The Guardian

James O’Connor returns keen to add ‘stardust’ to Leicester’s attack

James O’Connor returns keen to add ‘stardust’ to Leicester’s attack

James O'Connor, the Australian fly-half, has returned to Leicester Tigers after a brief stint with the Wallabies, where he faced the All Blacks. O'Connor is keen to add "stardust" to Leicester's attack and may feature in their upcoming derby against Northampton on Saturday. Despite arriving in the UK only on Monday, O'Connor participated in a limited training session and is expected to be included in the matchday 23. Leicester's director of rugby, Geoff Parling, has hinted that O'Connor is in line for some action, stating that he is an "experienced operator who gets up to speed quickly." The article emphasizes O'Connor's desire to contribute to Leicester's performance and his ability to adapt quickly to the team's requirements, despite the long-haul flight from Australia.

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