Time running out fast for Thomas

Simon Lewis, Auckland

Time running out fast for Thomas
Thu, 02 Jun, 2005 - 01:00

The Lions camp is still trying to gain the release of Thomas from his French club, Toulouse.

Thomas is one of two players yet to join up with the squad in New Zealand after fellow Grand Slam winner Stephen Jones arrived in Auckland yesterday following his side, Clermont Auvernge’s qualification for next season’s Heineken Cup.

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