Graham Henry appointed All Blacks selector

Graham Henry, the former All Blacks coach who led New Zealand to the 2011 Rugby World Cup title, has been appointed as a selector for the national team under head coach Dave Rennie.

Rennie, who took over in March after Scott Robertson's dismissal, announced the move on Tuesday in Auckland. Henry, 79, will join Rennie and senior assistant coach Neil Barnes on the selection panel. During his tenure from 2004 to 2011, Henry coached the All Blacks in 103 tests, securing 88 victories. He later held roles with teams including Argentina and Leinster, and contributed to the Black Ferns' 2022 Women's World Cup success alongside Wayne Smith.

"We are really excited to bring Ted in as a selector," Rennie told reporters. "He is very passionate and he loves the jersey. He watches a lot of rugby. He has some pretty strong opinions on players, so the conversations we have had have been brilliant." Rennie said he contacted Henry on Monday, prompting the former coach to discuss around 60 players. "We're hoping that with his eye he may see something a little different to us which will help people within the squad," Rennie added.

The appointment comes as Rennie builds his squad for a busy...