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Liam Napier: Dave Rennie Recalls Blasts From the Past for All Blacks Reboot
Rennie said Henry’s experience and 85% winning record will help reshape the All Blacks selection group ahead of the July test against France.
- On Tuesday, All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie appointed Sir Graham Henry as a selector, seeking to leverage the former World Cup-winning coach's expertise and deep understanding of team leadership.
- Henry, who led the All Blacks to 88 wins in 103 tests, joins a long line of independent selectors following the precedent set by Sir Brian Lochore and Grant Fox during Sir Steve Hansen's tenure.
- Rennie praised Henry as an "avid rugby watcher" with "strong opinions," noting he hopes the veteran will provide a fresh perspective to help identify the right squad members.
- Despite Rennie's desire to select Japan-based flyhalf Richie Mo'unga for the South Africa tour, New Zealand Rugby maintains he must first play for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship to become eligible.
- With the team preparing for their first test against France on July 4, Rennie also faces uncertainty regarding Japan-based lock Brodie Retallick, who remains hesitant about the grueling August tour.
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The former New Zealand breeder joins Dave Rennie's staff as a recruiter-selectionist. A reinforcement of weight while Mo的unga and Retallick, still in Japan, remain ineligible.
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