Henry and Hansen hope to fill in blank page

SINCE Graham Henry took over the All Blacks in 2004, they have an 85% winning record in tests.

It is an extraordinary record, possibly unparalleled in professional sports over the same period and compares extremely well with the All Blacks’ historical 75% winning ratio.

But here’s the rub: if Graham Henry loses a certain match tomorrow, his tenure will be defined by failure. He will be remembered as the coach who had his hand at the tiller for not one, but two failed World Cup campaigns.