Thorn looking to restore Queensland pride in latest crusade


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 18 Sep 2020

FILE PHOTO New Zealand All Blacks Brad Thorn gives a thumbs up after receiving his gold medal after they beat France to win the Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park in Auckland October 23 2011.     REUTERSAnthony PhelpsFile Photo

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand All Blacks' Brad Thorn gives a thumbs up after receiving his gold medal after they beat France to win the Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - It has been Brad Thorn's way or the highway since the former All Blacks enforcer took the reins at the Queensland Reds three years ago and his single-minded approach has brought them to the brink of the Super Rugby AU title.

The Reds face the ACT Brumbies in the title decider in Canberra on Saturday, the ultimate test for an up-and-coming team hoping to bring pride back to Queensland after years of struggle.

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