Henry: "Tri Nations to test NZ more than Lions"

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Graham Henry believes that the Tri-Nations is the world's premier test of rugby - that includes the best three rugby playing countries.

In a move sure to make Sir Clive foam at the mouth, Henry said his team was "not reading too much into the [Lions] series, which would be a good build up for the Tri-Nations."

He further said, "Then we are going to find out where the deficiencies are and you have got something to coach."

Henry has recently described All Black fans as arrogant for their expectation of always being dead cert winners. He points out they have not won a world cup since 1987.

Thanks Graham. You've given me ammunition for all those pub arguments with over-confident Brits and New Zealanders.