Vale John Thornett: A tribute to Australian rugby's "most outstanding" captain.

[@peterclark6290]

The boom-bust nature of Rugby performance by Australians doesn't quite ring true. We produce athletes like the Swiss make clocks. It's almost like administrator's egos foul the nest after a spell of good outings trying to claim some of the credit, who can always point at the 'cattle' and not themselves. Wouldn't be the first time either. We're a weird mob.

[@thingme9941]

Played for the NZ Barbarians along with Ken Catchpole. Enjoyed keeping his book on "How to play rugby." Great all round sporting and academic family.

[@MisterPolitical1]

He's the oldest of the 3 thornett brothers & his younger brothers Ken & Dick played for Parramatta eels in the early 60s.

[@johnhanrahan7012]

A wonderful documentary about one of Australia's greatest sportsmen which captures an extraordinary era in Australian Rugby on the international scene.