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‘More important than the World Cup’: Why Thorn wanted to win Super Rugby title more than Webb Ellis Cup – Rugby.com.au
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says he viewed winning the 2011 Super Rugby tournament as more important to win than New Zealand’s home World Cup that same year.
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says he viewed winning the 2011 Super Rugby tournament as more important to win than New Zealand’s home World Cup that same year.
As history shows, Thorn’s Crusaders lost 18-13 to the Reds who won their maiden title in front of a record home crowd of more than 52,000 at Suncorp Stadium, before going on to hoist the Webb Ellis Cup with New Zealand by sneaking home against France 8-7 in October.
But the surprising admission came after the local Brisbane press ask…
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