Graham Henry puts hat in the ring to coach All Blacks (+photos)

Graham Henry feels he has unfinished business with the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images

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Graham Henry has chosen to reapply for the All Blacks coaching position.

The deadline set by the Rugby Union for nominations passed at 5pm.

In a statement released at 5pm Henry said, "I have applied for the All Blacks coaching position because I believe I can add further value. I'm passionate about coaching and this team.

"Obviously the Rugby World Cup was a big disappointment and I am responsible, but I believe we can learn from that experience and develop into an even stronger All Blacks team in the future.

"I will wait until the coaching decision is made before making any further public comment."

Wayne Smith said he supports Henry and would be available to coach with him again.

"We're all gutted by the World Cup result especially after the success the team had in the four years before that. Personally, it's made me more determined to look for improvements and to find a new level of success if given the chance.

"I'll wait and see what the NZRU Board decides and then look at my options for the future."

Ian Foster, Colin Cooper and Robbie Deans are the three high-profile coaches to have already applied for the position.

- NEWSTALKZB