Former All Black and current Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn will be stepping down from his coaching role at the end of the Super Rugby season. Thorn has been with the team since 2018 and has helped lead them to significant success, including winning the Super Rugby AU title in 2021. However, this season has been challenging for the team, and another loss could result in the end of Thorn’s coaching career with the Reds.
Despite the Reds’ recent struggles, rugby analysts believe that the upcoming match against Moana Pacifica presents an opportunity for the Pasifika side to secure their first win of the season. However, they will need to avoid giving away easy points to the Reds through penalties and rely on their defense to make big hits. The match will take place in Apia, and the home fans are expected to create a lively atmosphere.
Thorn stated that he feels it is the right time for him to step down and allow someone else to take over as head coach. The search for his replacement will begin soon, and rugby fans are eager to see who will take on the challenge of leading the Reds to future victories.
In the meantime, the Reds will face The Force and Waratahs at home, followed by away games against the Chiefs and Highlanders, and a home game against the Blues, along with the Fijian Drua. The top eight teams will then face off in the competition. The Reds are currently in sixth position in the 12-team league, and while their chances of securing more wins are uncertain, it will depend on injuries and suspensions from all teams.
Overall, rugby fans will be eagerly watching the upcoming matches and waiting to see how the Reds fare under Thorn’s leadership for the rest of the season.
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