A return to a Kiwi Christmas of sorts for new Crusader James O'Connor.

The former Wallabies playmaker has called Christchurch home for a month since his Super Rugby move from the Queensland Reds.

O'Connor's parents are from Rotorua and Cambridge - he grew up in Te Atatu in Auckland's west before moving across the ditch.

O'Connor says he's looking forward to a bit of down time at a well known Canterbury holiday spot.

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A return to a Kiwi Christmas of sorts for new Crusader James O'Connor.
The former Wallabies playmaker has called Christchurch home for a month since his Super Rugby move from the Queensland Reds.
O'Connor's parents are from Rotorua and Cambridge - he grew up in Te Atatu in Auckland's west before moving across the ditch.
O'Connor says he's looking forward to a bit of down time at a well known Canterbury holiday spot.
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