Henry opts for ‘touchy feely’ approach

Graham Henry admits he made mistakes as Lions coach four years ago. Now he’s determined to use that experience to defeat his erstwhile colleagues. Simon Lewis spoke to him in Christchurch ahead of today’s first Test.

HAVING based his All Blacks in a hotel overlooking the busiest square in Christchurch, New Zealand coach Graham Henry needed little reminder this week of the huge anticipation generated by this three-Test series against the Lions.

The South Island’s biggest city has been greeting British and Irish fans in increasing numbers since the beginning of the week.