Brad Thorn

Rugby union: Danny Cipriani needs show of faith, says All Black Brad Thorn

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

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...

Europe news: Thorn tells England to be patient with Cipriani

euronews24 (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

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

All Black Thorn fears England will be harder to beat following Twickers fiasco

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

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.

Thorn warning for Cipriani

The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008

New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has warned Danny Cipriani his celebrity lifestyle may thwart his ambition of becoming the next Dan Carter.

Thorn sounds warning to Cipriani

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008

New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has warned Danny Cipriani his celebrity lifestyle may thwart his ambition of becoming the next Dan Carter."

• Thorn warning for Cipriani - The Independent
• Thorn warns Cipriani - Skysports.com

Thorn warns Cipriani

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008

New Zealand's Brad Thorn says Danny Cipriani will need to tread carefully if he is to become the next Dan Carter.

Danny Cipriani just needs a little time to mature as player and person, says Brad Thorn

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008

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...

Nowhere to hide for England

22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008

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.

All Blacks fear England turnaround at Twickenham after South Africa annihilation

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

New Zealand lock Brad Thorn fears England's record defeat by South Africa will have left them desperate to restore pride.

Smith back in New Zealand line-up

BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

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.

• Smith back in New Zealand line-up - BBC Sport
• Smith returns for tour finale - Planet Rugby

Smith back in New Zealand line-up

BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008

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.