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Who is Harri O'Connor, the Wales wildcard taught by a double All Black World Cup winner?

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Who is Harri O'Connor, the Wales wildcard taught by a double All Black World Cup winner?

Harri O'Connor has been called up to the Wales squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The 21-year-old is an uncapped tight-head prop who has played just 207 minutes of senior rugby and started just one competitive match. Tomas Francis is injured and Osprey is the fourth choice prop. O’Connor is coached by a double All Black World Cup winner. He started out with Dorchester Rugby Club, was spotted by Dorset & Wilts, moved into the Bath academy aged 15 and then got his chance in Wales through the WRU Exiles programme.

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