All Blacks flank Adam Thomson said his Wallabies opposite number Rocky Elsom could pose a renewed threat to New Zealand tonight in the deciding Tri Nations match now that he is unburdened by the Wallabies captaincy.

Elsom was replaced as Australia captain last week by lock James Horwill, who will lead the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand starting September 9.

Thomson said this will mean a more focused Horwill.

The Wallabies are out to end a 10 year losing streak tonight at 10pm at Suncorp Stadium when they take on the All Blacks.


Story by: Paradise Tudrau