A long stint in a Japanese hospital is over for former All Blacks forward Adam Thomson.
The 35-year-old was released this week from Tsukaba Memorial Hospital in Tokyo after overcoming a spinal infection.
Thomson needed treatment for just short of two months.
The 29-Test veteran, who plays professionally in Japan, was admitted on December 19 after finding it inexplicably a struggle to walk.
Thomson expressed relief at his release in a social media post.
"57 days in hospital. 1 week of parole. Doctor just clears you to fly home.. Feels good man!," he said on Instagram.
"Thank you to everyone that supported me on this road to recovery."
A rangy flanker, Thomson played Super Rugby for the Highlanders, Reds and Rebels.
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