No Leinster return for Thorn
Brad Thorn will play with New Zealand franchise the Highlanders in the next Super 15 competition, ruling out a return to Leinster for the latter stages of the Heineken Cup.
Brad Thorn will play with New Zealand franchise the Highlanders in the next Super 15 competition, ruling out a return to Leinster for the latter stages of the Heineken Cup.
Devin Toner will start in the second row, with Brad Thorn on the bench, as Leinster aim for more silverware in the RaboDirect Pro12 final against the Ospreys at the RDS on Sunday.
New Zealander Brad Thorn could create rugby history in Saturday's Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham.
Leinster have signed New Zealand World Cup winner Brad Thorn on a three-month contract.