Former All Blacks head coach Sir Graham Henry is returning to the national team as a selector, new head coach Dave Rennie confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Rennie stated he had held a number of conversations with the former coach, who led the All Blacks to victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Henry, 80, previously served as head coach from 2004 to 2011, winning 88 of 103 tests. His return to a selection role marks a significant addition to Rennie's coaching staff as the team prepares for upcoming international fixtures.
Rennie, who took over as head coach earlier this year, emphasized Henry's experience and strategic insight would be invaluable in identifying and developing talent. The exact scope of Henry's selector duties has not been detailed.
