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The Reign of King Henry

Author(s): Gregor Paul

Sports Biography

Since taking over the job of All Black coach in December 2003, Graham Henry has revolutionised the way New Zealand views its national rugby team. He inherited a team that had not only capitulated in the semi-final of the World Cup ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàalluding to a psychological frailty that had infested New Zealand players ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàbut also a team that had become divorced from the public after coach John Mitchell shunned media, sponsors and New Zealand Rugby Union executives. Henry has taken the view that if he does the same old things he'll get the same old results so has flouted convention throughout his tenure to try and give the All Blacks the best possible chance of winning the World Cup in 2007. He has introduced a radical rotational policy as he chases his dream of building two genuine test-quality teams, unearthed a host of global stars, unified the individual Super 14 franchises to support his cause, attempted to broaden the life skills of the players, kicked out the booze culture and created one of the best rugby sides ever seen. As a consequence, New Zealand will travel to France for the World Cup as red-hot favourites. This book reveals how he has managed to succeed in areas where so many of his predecessors have failed. It is the ultimate journey behind the scenes of the All Black camp, detailing the key decisions and policies ÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàhow they were made and why they were made.

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Dead Man Walking; The Coronation; Friends Reunited; Coming Off the Rails; Super Size Rugby; Grabbing Murdoch's Millions; Old Dogs Learn New Tricks; C'est Magnifique!; The Great Buy-In; Hokey Cokey All Blacks; One For All, And All For One; Player Well-Fair; End Of The Love Affair; Global Season; The Last Crusade; Secret Ingredients

General Fields

  • : 9780908988778
  • : Exisle Publishing (New Zealand)
  • : Exisle Publishing (New Zealand)
  • : 01 July 2007
  • : 234mm X 153mm
  • : New Zealand
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gregor Paul
  • : Hardback
  • : illustrated edition
  • : 796.333
  • : 224
  • : photographs