All Blacks have Everest to climb, claims Henry

GRAHAM HENRY last night claimed that New Zealand face a task of “Everest” proportions to prise the World Cup away from England in three years’ time.

The new All Blacks coach also hailed England's attention to detail and the foundations for success that have been laid in English domestic rugby.

But perhaps, most significantly of all, he has suggested a move away from the Super 12's "glorified sevens" style for New Zealand to rediscover hard-edged basic rugby rudiments.