Former All Black lock Brad Thorn is coming out of retirement at the age of 41Hagen HopkinsFormer All Black lock Brad Thorn is set to lace up the boots and come out of retirement for Queensland Country in the Australian national championship. Thorn played 59 test matches for the All Blacks and helped them win the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. With test lock Rob Simmons expected to miss the bulk of the tournament because of international duty, Thorn will bring plenty of experience to the side. * Time to replace Tietjens* Review needed: Hansen* Lienert-Brown replaces SBWHe last played rugby in the country in 2014, but had an injury ravaged season for the Highlanders. The former Brisbane Bronco and Queensland league representative then played rugby for Leicester until retiring.

Source: Stuff August 11, 2016 08:48 UTC