Henry rules out England job but open to Heineken Cup return

NEW ZEALAND’S World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry yesterday ruled out the possibility of working with England and declared: “It is time to move on.”

Henry, who admitted he was surprised Martin Johnson quit as England manager, confirmed he has “no desire to coach a team” after 140 Tests in charge of Wales, the Lions and the All Blacks.

Henry is interested in an advisory role with a Heineken Cup team but does not see himself involved in Test rugby again.

“I am contracted to the NZRU until the end of March. I have no desire to coach a team,” Henry said.

“You never say never but my desire is to live in New Zealand predominantly. If there is someone who wants me in this part of the world as an advisor, perhaps a Heineken Cup team, I would be interested in looking at that.”

When asked what he would say if the RFU asked him to name his price, Henry added: “I have enough problems. I need recovery time.” Henry, who coaches the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, said his chances of being involved in Test rugby this time next year were “zero”.