Crucial review for ABs coaches.

New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chairman Jock Hobbs said Graham Henry and assistants Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith will face the board's rugby committee for their annual performance review ... aha, a huge investment, a singular and unpopular focus and almost unequalled failure.

Like many, these people 'live life vicariously,' unlike many they were 'absolutely going to do the job.'

They didn't ... no performance bonuses here ... no 'bringing back the Buck and passing it here,' that their chosen charges 'did a Jerry Collins when the chips were down' is entirely their responsibility.

These guys are not winners ... they have not added value to the 'brand.'

But they will undoubtedly run a distraction, disassociation and attribution arguably are becoming a characteristic 'Henryism.'

Update: And so it came to pass ... Graham Henry and co tell NZRU: It was the ref's fault.
& Further Update: Quite properly, the New Zealand Rugby Union decided the position would be contestable.