Down And Out: James O’Connor Suspended By the Wallabies
ARU Media Release -
Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Ewen McKenzie has stood down winger James O’Connor for failing to demonstrate and uphold the behavioural and cultural standards expected within the team.
O’Connor will not join his teammates when they assemble in Sydney tomorrow ahead of their two-game tour of South Africa and Argentina.
McKenzie said no timeframe was being placed on his selection availability.
“We won’t be forced into making any decisions around his return until I’m satisfied that he can once again contribute positively to what we are trying to achieve as a group,” McKenzie said.
“The reality is that representing your country is the ultimate honour but also a week-to-week proposition. To be selected, players must consistently do the right things on and off the f