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Melissa Woods and Murray Wenzel

Former Wallabies star seals Super deal with Crusaders

James O'Connor (right) is looking to test himself in New Zealand after committing to the Crusaders. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Wallabies star James O'Connor has extended his Super Rugby Pacific career by shifting to New Zealand and signing a one-year deal with the Crusaders.

The ex-Queensland Reds playmaker knocked back a contract to remain at Ballymore next season, where injuries had relegated him to a mentoring role in 2024.

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