All Blacks: Thorn tries his hand at soccer

All Black Brad Thorn played soccer for Christchurch club Northern last Saturday. Photo / Brett Phibbs

All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has made a cameo soccer appearance in Dunedin.

He missed the weekend's test through suspension so decided to turn out for a lower division soccer club in Dunedin on Saturday.

Thorn played for the Northern fifth division side, playing half a game in goal. Northern club captain Colin Hillerby says he acquitted himself pretty well.

Hillerby says they did not get anything past him, but his kicking style is very much a toe-poke, like most rugby players.

Northern won the game against Roslyn Wakari 5-0.

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