The Independent (Free subscription) | 28/12/2008
Had Robbie Deans not been so insistent, All Black lock Brad Thorn might have made it to Europe a little bit earlier than New Zealand's current autumn tour.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Brad Thorn is a man who understands the perils of fame for a young player and the All Black lock had some cautionary words for Danny Cipriani yesterday. The 33-year-old speaks in a low growl and on the field the enforcer in the New Zealand pack may exude an air of menace but he had plenty of sympathy for England - and their fly-half who seems set to lose his place - as they surveyed...
euronews24 (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
LONDON – New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has told England to give Danny Cipriani time to mature, arguing the 21-year-old outside-half will come good given the right guidance. Thorn, a former rugby league international, could well be facing Cipri
Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Brad Thorn fears England's record defeat by South Africa will have left them desperate to restore their wounded pride against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
New Zealand's Brad Thorn says Danny Cipriani will need to tread carefully if he is to become the next Dan Carter.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has warned Danny Cipriani his celebrity lifestyle may thwart his ambition of becoming the next Dan Carter.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has warned Danny Cipriani his celebrity lifestyle may thwart his ambition of becoming the next Dan Carter."
Sports news (Free subscription) | 19/12/2008
... in the end-of-year tour. Physical at the breakdown and can turn over the ball brilliantly.5. Brad Thorn (New Zealand): A key player to have in the lineouts and a great asset because he can burst out of tackles.
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
England's most senior forward Phil Vickery concedes his team have hit rock-bottom but All Blacks lock Brad Thorn says that status means their hosts will now have a desperate edge to them for the tour finale this weekend.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
Brad Thorn is a man who understands the perils of fame for a young rugby player and the All Black lock had some cautionary words for Danny Cipriani today. The 33-year-old speaks in a low growl and on the field the enforcer in the New Zealand pack may exude an air of menace but he had plenty of sympathy for England — and their young fly-half — as they surveyed the wreckage of last weekend's...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
New Zealand lock Brad Thorn fears England's record defeat by South Africa will have left them desperate to restore pride.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina; Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu; Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Brad Thorn, Ali Williams, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Rodney So'oialo.Replacements: Hikawera Elliot, John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Kieran Read, Piri Weepu, Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava.
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina; Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu; Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Neemia Tialata, Brad Thorn, Ali Williams, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Rodney So'oialo.Replacements: Hikawera Elliot, John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Kieran Read, Piri Weepu, Stephen Donald, Isaia Toeava.
