The door isn't entirely shut on Quade Cooper, but Brad Thorn says it will take an unprecedented injury crisis for him to play Super Rugby this season for Queensland.
Speaking publicly for the first time about his "tough" decision, Thorn said the Reds would not stand in his way if he found a new club.
The former Wallabies' five‑eighth still has two more years to run on his Reds' contract but was told late last year by Thorn his services wouldn't be required in 2018.
The 29‑year‑old has not trained with the Reds since and, unless another team from overseas comes calling, he's likely to play out the season in Brisbane club rugby.
The Reds begin their 2018 season against the Rebels on the 23rd of next month.
Source: PlanetRugby
