Blacks insist under-fire boss Henry must reapply

GRAHAM HENRYS future as All Blacks coach hung by a thread last night as the New Zealand Rugby Union said he would have to reapply for his job following the failed World Cup campaign.

The move to put the coaching position up for grabs could pit Henry against the most successful coach in the Super 14 series, Robbie Deans.

The NZRU made its decision after a day-long review of the coaching and management team in France, where the All Blacks crashed out in the quarter-finals.