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Queensland Reds reaping rewards of former All Black Brad Thorn’s rebuild – Stuff.co.nz
It was controversial at the time but Queensland coach’s decision to axe Quade Cooper is reaping rewards as they head into Super Rugby final.
Many questioned Brad Thorn’s wisdom in getting rid of Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper as part of his rebuild of the Queensland Reds.
Cooper’s 2018 exit was perhaps the most controversial decision Thorn has made at Ballymore, made more embarrassing when the 70-test ace returned to Suncorp Stadium last year to lead the Melbourne Rebels to a big win over the Reds.
Thorn has, however, always said his decision to move on Cooper and several other key Reds such as Karmichael Hunt and Andrew Ready …
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