Jones hails influence of NZ's coaching duo
24/06/2005 - 07:51:51Lions fly-half Stephen Jones today acclaimed All Blacks duo Graham Henry and Steve Hansen for the “huge influence” they had on his career.
Jones particularly acknowledges former Wales boss Hansen’s role in allowing him such an opportunity.
“Graham (Henry) was the first coach who really picked me in the Welsh set-up, but I played more under Steve Hansen because Neil Jenkins played mostly during Graham’s reign,” said Jones.
“Steve was very honest from the start. He made things clear to me, he is quite straight, and he had a huge influence on me.
“I owe Steve a lot and I respect him for everything he did for me, personally, and Welsh rugby. All I can say is that Steve got the team, and when he left the team, he left Welsh rugby in such a healthy state.”
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