Thorn set to make Kiwi debut

Brad Thorn will make his first Test start in New Zealand’s Tri-Nations clash with South Africa on Saturday in a line-up that features five changes from that which thumped Australia 10 days ago.

After racking up 50 points in successive wins over the Springboks and Australia, Mitchell has left his devastating back-line intact but revamped the pack to give significant game-time to the squad players.