Yep that's the one.Ryan had some pretty bad injury issues didn't he?
Ginger lad, played for the Highlanders. He did some RWC2007 coverage didn't he?
Fourie du Preez
Nothing to do with RL; most South Africans don't even know about the existence of League LOL but he spearheaded;
multiple Currie Cup ***les with the Bulls
multiple S14 ***les
3N series wins
a series win over the B&I Lions
RWC glory in 2007
and most recently a ***le guiding the Suntory Sun Goliaths in the Japanese top league.
His poor form coming back from injury is the no.1 reason why SA bowed out of the RWC 2011 IMO but his CV at least deserves a mention.
Who wouldn't come to blows?Yeah, he was supposed to be the next big thing. Always hate seeing a career ruined prematurely by injuries.
If FdP and Brad Thorn came to blows, oh my.
Unless you're John Smit LOL.
No..... how dare you mention Fourie Du Preez in a thread about Brad Thorn!
I thought Brad Thorn would have a B&I Lions win under his belt, it's a pity. Basically the only thing he's missing.
Brad Thorn's trophy cabinet in full
1997 - NRL Grand Final (Brisbane Broncos)
1997 - Super League Test series (Australia)
1998 - NRL Grand Final (Brisbane Broncos)
1998 - Super League Test series (Australia)
1999 - State of Origin series (Queensland) *
2000 - NRL Grand Final (Brisbane Broncos)
2001 - National Provincial Championship (Canterbury)
2003 - Tri Nations (New Zealand)
2004 - National Provincial Championship (Canterbury)
2006 - NRL Grand Final (Brisbane Broncos)
2008 - Super 14 (Crusaders)
2008 - Tri Nations (New Zealand)
2010 - Tri Nations (New Zealand)
2011 - Rugby World Cup (New Zealand)
* series was drawn, but Thorn and Queensland "won" it based on that they were the holders from the previous year
Was part of the squad for these wins, but didn't play the final
1997 - World Club Challenge (Brisbane Broncos)
1998 - State of Origin series (Queensland)
2002 - Super 12 (Crusaders)
Already the most decorated I'd say but hopefully he can help us add two more cups in the next week and a bit to the already prestigous list.
Yep, I'm pulling for Leinster for the next few weeks. Then they'll have to buy my love back by resigning him when they're a man down next season.
Great work! Also may be worth mentioning all the Bledisloe Cups. I personally count the WCC, SoO and the S12 as an achievement. He contributed to the teams making it there, although winning the final is always the most prestigious.
This guy is a legend (especially after seeing the list of comps and trophies he'd won being listed).
I would not be surprised to see him go after the Superbowl (Lombardi trophy) this season. Then the NBA and MLB championships, then to sign on with Arsenal and win the FA Cup, EPL, and Champions League.