WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry escaped serious punishment for criticising Super 15 officials after pleading guilty to a misconduct charge yesterday.
Henry, who is now an Auckland Blues assistant coach, was let off with a reprimand and an agreement to issue a public apology.
Jannie Lubbe, the judicial officer with the Super 15 governing body SANZAR, said he took into account Henry’s “exemplary record” as a coach for more than 40 years and his statement that “it was never his intention to offend”.
Henry was slapped with a misconduct charge after blasting officials following the Blues loss to the Canterbury Crusaders on May 18.
He was particularly critical of television match official (TMO) Keith Brown after a Blues try was disallowed. AFP
