2011 Rugby World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has announced he is stepping down as All Blacks Coach.
Henry made the announcement at a media conference at his rugby club, Auckland University, today following the All Blacks’ outstanding Rugby World Cup win nine days ago.
Henry finished his All Blacks career as one of the most successful rugby coaches of all time: he coached the All Blacks to 88 wins in 103 Tests.
As well as winning Rugby World Cup 2011, the All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup every year since 2003, won the Investec Tri Nations five times and achieved three Grand Slams against the Northern Hemisphere Home Unions.
He said that it has been an enormous privilege to coach the All Blacks and he is exceptionally proud of how the team has added to the All Blacks legacy over the last eight years.
Henry also paid tribute and “a big thank you” to his fellow All Blacks coaches and management team, Wayne Smith, Steve Hansen, Mike Cron and Mick Byrne.
Story by: Selina Navuso
[Source: allblacks.com]
