Legend Thorn hopes to delay farewell

Brad Thorn will not be attempting to disguise his emotions when he finally calls time on a glittering 22-year career.


The 40-year-old Leicester Tigers lock is surviving game by game at the moment, after playing a crucial role in

helping his club extend their season

against the odds to reach Saturday's Premiership semi-final against Bath.


And, having already managed to postpone his retirement once, the 2011 All Blacks World Cup winner and dual-code bone fide rugby legend would love to bow out at Twickenham in the final - and delay the inevitable tears.


"I am…

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