Ex-All Black Brad Thorn embracing State of Origin vibes ahead of quarter-final against Crusaders

Ex-All Black Brad Thorn embracing State of Origin vibes ahead of quarter-final against Crusaders

By Naveel Krishant
Friday 03/06/2022
Brad Thorn played State of Origin for Queensland and won a Super Rugby title with the Crusaders.[Photo:Stuff.co]

The Queensland Reds have turned to rugby league's State of Origin for some Maroon inspiration as they plot a monumental Super Rugby Pacific upset in Christchurch.

Coach Brad Thorn boasts genuine insight into the opposition as a former title-winner with the Crusaders.

But captain Tate McDermott says Thorn has leaned on his 14-game Origin career instead ahead of their knockout quarter-final tonight.

McDermott says the brawls, the big hits, the atmosphere around Origin and what it means to be a Queenslander have been the key themes of the week.

The Reds will take on the Crusaders at 7.05 tonight, the Chiefs will face the Waratahs at 4.35pm tomorrow, defending champions Blues will battle it out with the Highlanders at 7.05pm tomorrow and the Brumbies will play the Hurricanes at 9.45pm.

Source: Stuff.Co


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