Leicester lock Thorn to retire
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Leicester Tigers and former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn will retire from playing at the end of this season.
The 40-year-old began his career in rugby league, representing Australia eight times.
Having made the switch to union, New Zealand-born Thorn then went on to earn 59 caps for the All Blacks,
winning the World Cup in 2011.
"My goal was to play top-level rugby at 40 and to play well, and I've done that," he told
BBC Radio Leicester.
"I've been part of all these teams and it's been awesome but I just think maybe I should do something else.
"
The …
The 40-year-old began his career in rugby league, representing Australia eight times.
Having made the switch to union, New Zealand-born Thorn then went on to earn 59 caps for the All Blacks,
winning the World Cup in 2011.
"My goal was to play top-level rugby at 40 and to play well, and I've done that," he told
BBC Radio Leicester.
"I've been part of all these teams and it's been awesome but I just think maybe I should do something else.
"
The …
