Thorn could return to Blues

It is possible New Zealand legend Brad Thorn could be back in Leinster colours next season.

At least he is a target candidate as the Heineken Cup winners seek to strengthen the squad for a further assault on Europe.

The two parties will bid farewell in the aftermath of Sunday’s RaboDirect Pro12 decider against the Ospreys, with Thorn bound for Japan to see out the remaining first leg of his two-year contract with Fukuoka Sanix Blues.