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All Blacks icon Brad Thorn labels the Rugby World Cup as ‘a different beast’ and shares his insights on the Wallabies’ prospects for next year’s tournament hosted in Australia. This is exactly what we cover here every day — join the channel if you haven't yet.
Thorn, who boasts 59 Test caps for New Zealand and was pivotal in their 2011 World Cup victory, emphasizes the unpredictability of the competition. He notes that while teams like France and Ireland have recently dominated, the southern hemisphere teams remain formidable. “It’s OK having form, but for 25 years we had form and didn’t get the job done,” Thorn states, highlighting that anything can happen on the day of the match.
Despite the Wallabies sitting in eighth place in World Rugby’s rankings, Thorn believes they shouldn’t be underestimated. He acknowledges their recent efforts and hints at a potential resurgence. Thorn’s experience as a former player and current coach gives weight to his observations, especially as the rugby world gears up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, where he expects excitement and surprises. With the competition drawing near, all eyes are on how the Wallabies will perform on home soil.
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