Former All Black and Leinster star Brad Thorn to retire next month

Former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn is retiring at the end of the season following a glittering 21-year career in which won the biggest prizes in rugby league and union.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

The 40-year-old started out in league with the Brisbane Broncos, represented Queensland in the state of origin and won three caps for Australia.

Thorn moved back to New Zealand in 2001 and joined the Canterbury Crusaders, playing 12 tests for the All Blacks.

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