Graham Henry stands down as New Zealand coach

The 65-year-old took over in December 2003 and saw his ancillary almost exhausted France 8-7 in the World Cup final on 23 October to affirmation their additional title.He said: "I've had enough, it's been an astronomic advantage to drillmaster the All Blacks and I am awfully appreciative of how the aggregation has added to the legacy.Henry won 85.4% of Tests as All Blacks coach, acceptable 88 of his 103 Tests.He won the Tri-Nations, which pits New Zealand adjoin Australia and South Africa, bristles times and accomplished three Grand Slams adjoin the Northern Hemisphere home nations during November tours.But he will be best feted for allegorical the All Blacks to their additional World Cup celebration on home soil, 24 years afterwards the ancillary won the countdown tournament, additionally in New Zealand.Henry added: "I am awfully appreciative of how the players accept developed an acutely able and agreeable ability and environment, and how they accept accomplished out to bodies of all ages and put a smile on their faces, both actuality in New Zealand and overseas.So I appetite to say a appropriate acknowledge you and congratulations to all the players who accept played during this time, abnormally to Tana Umaga and Richie McCaw, the two abiding captains.