All Blacks Coach Job Up For Grabs

[Donnyboy]

Just announced on TVNZ.

Graham Henry and co will have to re-apply for their jobs should they wish to seek another 4 year term coaching the ABs. But I have the feeling from the interview that GH gave, is that he will not seek another term as ABs coach. A decision will be made public on Nov 26 on who are seeking the top job.

Robbie Deans would be the obvious choice, as he is a top notch coach with a proven record.

My personal feeling now would be to have sweeping change and build on what Henry and co have done. GH is getting on and I think some fresh thinking will do wonders for the ABs.

[chavy]

You still don't fancy Jake White then DB ?

[Donnyboy]

You still don't fancy Jake White then DB ?

whos he?

[sweetchariot]

Haha. Allez le France.

Swing Low..........

[Captain Chaos]

Changing coach after each RWC cock up hasn't sorted the problem for the AB's ... if I was the NZRU I might consider whether a bit of continuity might do the trick. The RFU didn't can WooWoo after the 99 RWC - where England were pants - and look what happened in 03 ...

[Donnyboy]

Haha. Allez le France.

Swing Low..........

[chavy]

I think the SA v Wales game is on Tv this weekend (think1) does anyone know if the game agains the Ba Ba's is on live?? Haven't seen them play for years. Donny , MB do you know?

[Jockstar]

Steve McClaren. He knows FA about football. So why not?

[Donnyboy]

I think the SA v Wales game is on Tv this weekend (think1) does anyone know if the game agains the Ba Ba's is on live?? Haven't seen them play for years. Donny , MB do you know?

SA vs Wales 34-12 to the Boks

the baa baa is on SS6 on dec 1st at 11pm? Thai time.

Commentary team on Super Sports were saying that many of the clubs wont be releasing players for the baa baas game so it will be understrength vs SA, so dont expect games of old where they used to play well

[Donnyboy]

Steve McClaren. He knows FA about football. So why not?

whos Steve McClaren?

[Donnyboy]

NZ Herald today

Graham Henry puts hat in the ring to coach All Blacks

Graham Henry has chosen to reapply for the All Blacks coaching position.

The deadline set by the Rugby Union for nominations passed at 5pm.

In a statement released at 5pm Henry said, "I have applied for the All Blacks coaching position because I believe I can add further value. I'm passionate about coaching and this team.

"Obviously the Rugby World Cup was a big disappointment and I am responsible, but I believe we can learn from that experience and develop into an even stronger All Blacks team in the future.

"I will wait until the coaching decision is made before making any further public comment."

Wayne Smith said he supports Henry and would be available to coach with him again.

"We're all gutted by the World Cup result especially after the success the team had in the four years before that. Personally, it's made me more determined to look for improvements and to find a new level of success if given the chance.

"I'll wait and see what the NZRU Board decides and then look at my options for the future."

Ian Foster, Colin Cooper and Robbie Deans are the three high-profile coaches to have already applied for the position.- NEWSTALKZB

[Donnyboy]

Indignant Henry told to swallow his pride

5:00AM Saturday November 24, 2007

By Wynne Gray

Incumbent All Black coach Graham Henry is being persuaded to defend his job.

The 61-year-old was irritated having to justify his tenure at an extensive annual review and annoyed enough when told he would have to reapply that his initial reaction was to bypass the New Zealand Rugby Union offer.

But the more he has listened to a close circle of confidants, the more Henry has been swayed to run for office again. He has been through a week when he has churned through a range of emotions from anger to defiance.

He is still peeved he, Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith were not reappointed after rolling out their explanation dossiers on this season and the World Cup quarter-final failure against France.

Henry is still grizzly and has three days for further mood swings before he has to submit an All Black coaching application by the Monday night deadline. Some believe his attitude will alter several times and he may ignore the chance.

But Henry has been leaned on to stand for himself and his colleagues' future, otherwise the smart money is that Robbie Deans will win by default.

That outcome would, potentially, leave the NZRU facing even greater dramas because Blues coach David Nucifora would then ease into the Wallaby job which is being reserved for Deans until the All Black vacancy is decided.If Deans and Nucifora were both chosen for international duty, the NZRU should remove both from Super 14 duties though they would face compelling arguments from the franchises because of the late notice.

Meanwhile, Henry is indignant about having to reapply. He feels the NZRU knows all it needs to about his record, performance and pedigree and that of his assistants.

Part of his pique will also include the apprehension that, having being snubbed once by the NZRU, he could suffer the same fate in a duel with Deans. He has had to judge the board's mood and whether to go to an election and risk defeat in what would be an even more undignified end to his All Black coaching career.

Either way Henry's pride is being challenged. He could coach again at international level but this is his last shot at the All Blacks, his only chance of redemption.

In his review, Henry used his All Black record, experience and the inadequate refereeing of Wayne Barnes and his World Cup linesmen to build his case for retention.

Detractors point to the side's mental fragility, poor selections for the quarter-final and lack of matchplay as core reasons for a coaching change.

The subplots have been Henry's absence of contrition about his strategies and the concern that a Deans elevation would bring him into renewed conflict with his former Crusaders boss and NZRU chief executive designate Steve Tew. Another twist is that the Henry camp may yet promote Hansen, who is a long-term cohort of Tew, as an alternative if the board feels Henry is past his use-by date.

However, if Henry does not stand or is defeated, then it would seem a dubious policy to promote his deputy.

[Donnyboy]

Henry is re-appointed ABs coach

Deans likely to look overseas- probably Australia

[chavy]

I see Graham Henry got the nod again didn't he ??

Also the Aussies now have a Kiwi in charge They must be loving this in NZ

[Donnyboy]

I see Graham Henry got the nod again didn't he ??

Also the Aussies now have a Kiwi in charge They must be loving this in NZ

only until the aussie win in 2011