Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Michael Brown reports from the official unveiling of the All Blacks' World Cup squad.
"Graham Henry quipped when announcing the All Blacks World Cup squad last week that he didn't remember the 2007 tournament.
"He was being disingenuous, because Henry well remembers what happened four years ago and admitted yesterday their failure in Cardiff has shaped a lot of how they will approach the World Cup this time around.
"Henry is in a unique position. He is the only All Blacks coach to get two shots at a World Cup. Previous coaches have been jettisoned or walked away but Henry was given another chance by his NZRU paymasters.
"He was known as the Great Redeemer during his time as Wales coach and would love nothing more than to be viewed in a similar light in eight weeks. He will be joined by 10 players who also took part four years ago and they are determined to learn from history."
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