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Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the Lions

New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test

Brad Thorn coaching Queensland Reds in 2023. Photograph: Michael Bradley/AFP via Getty Images

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Fri Jul 25 2025 - 19:00 • 7 MIN READ

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