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<blockquote data-quote="darwin_23" data-source="post: 155948"><p>Yeah its only a one year deal, however I'm not even sure that Thorn will be playing for Tasman - sounds like he's primarily interested in playing for the Crusaders, and then will decide what he is doing after that - here is a news story from today:</p><p></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>"A burning ambition to win a Super rugby ***le for the Crusaders is one of the prime motivating factors for former All Black Brad Thorn's return to New Zealand rugby. </strong></p><p></p><p> Thorn has signed with the Tasman Rugby Union as a way into the Crusaders Super 14 franchise, and there's no guarantee he will play for New Zealand's newest union in next year's Air New Zealand Cup. </p><p></p><p>The Crusaders squad won't be announced until later this month but Thorn's name is almost guaranteed to be among the 28 selected. </p><p></p><p>Announcing the signing, Tasman chief executive Lee Germon said he hoped Thorn would play a part in the team's campaign next year. </p><p></p><p>However, speaking from his Brisbane home this week, the Broncos league star said his onfield involvement or otherwise with Tasman had yet to be decided. </p><p></p><p>"I must admit probably my main focus would be to try and win a Super 14 ***le. When we lost the second one in Canberra in 2004 (38-47), afterwards I was gutted. </p><p></p><p> "It was probably about a week following we had an All Blacks camp, and I just felt down about that final. I just wanted to leave my little mark on that. </p><p></p><p>"It's (the Crusaders) an awesome team to play for and a place I enjoy living. I'm pretty darned excited." </p><p></p><p>At 32, some might suggest that Thorn's best playing days are behind him, but he doesn't see it that way, and is available for the All Blacks again. </p><p></p><p>If Crusaders coach Robbie Deans gets the All Black coaching job off Graham Henry, Thorn's chances would arguably increase, as would the likelihood of him playing for Tasman. </p><p></p><p>"I've always said I want to play at the highest level. Always make myself available to play at whatever level I can."" </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4242515a10295.html" target="_blank">http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4242515a10295.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="darwin_23, post: 155948"] Yeah its only a one year deal, however I'm not even sure that Thorn will be playing for Tasman - sounds like he's primarily interested in playing for the Crusaders, and then will decide what he is doing after that - here is a news story from today: [b] [/b] [b]"A burning ambition to win a Super rugby ***le for the Crusaders is one of the prime motivating factors for former All Black Brad Thorn's return to New Zealand rugby. [/b] Thorn has signed with the Tasman Rugby Union as a way into the Crusaders Super 14 franchise, and there's no guarantee he will play for New Zealand's newest union in next year's Air New Zealand Cup. The Crusaders squad won't be announced until later this month but Thorn's name is almost guaranteed to be among the 28 selected. Announcing the signing, Tasman chief executive Lee Germon said he hoped Thorn would play a part in the team's campaign next year. However, speaking from his Brisbane home this week, the Broncos league star said his onfield involvement or otherwise with Tasman had yet to be decided. "I must admit probably my main focus would be to try and win a Super 14 ***le. When we lost the second one in Canberra in 2004 (38-47), afterwards I was gutted. "It was probably about a week following we had an All Blacks camp, and I just felt down about that final. I just wanted to leave my little mark on that. "It's (the Crusaders) an awesome team to play for and a place I enjoy living. I'm pretty darned excited." At 32, some might suggest that Thorn's best playing days are behind him, but he doesn't see it that way, and is available for the All Blacks again. If Crusaders coach Robbie Deans gets the All Black coaching job off Graham Henry, Thorn's chances would arguably increase, as would the likelihood of him playing for Tasman. "I've always said I want to play at the highest level. Always make myself available to play at whatever level I can."" [url="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4242515a10295.html"]http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4242515a10295.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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