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Henry said it was just one more additional pressure for the All Blacks, along with limited four-day preparation and the loss of nearly half the 30 players who went to the World Cup.
“There's always pressure first game up, more than any other Test. I think the short preparation time for us has been a challenge,” he said.
“It's just going to take time to bed in. How quick that happens, we'll have to wait and see.”
Henry says pressure on All Blacks
By Chris Foley in Wellington, New Zealand
June 06, 2008
New Zealand coach Graham Henry's quest for redemption starts against Ireland here Saturday with Henry talking of extraordinary pressure to win.
A new-look All Blacks side will take the field charged with defending an unbeaten record against the Irish in their first outing since being eliminated by France in the World Cup last October.
Henry says pressure on All Blacks - Rugby - Fox Sports