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Lions Tour
Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the Lions
New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test
Brad Thorn coaching Queensland Reds in 2023. Photograph: Michael Bradley/AFP via Getty Images
Gerry Thornley
Fri Jul 25 2025 - 19:00
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