Embattled Warriors turn to Sir Graham Henry for help
Sir Graham Henry will be providing support to the Warriors over the next month.
The Warriors have brought in Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Graham Henry to provide support for Andrew McFadden and his squad over the next month.
The club said in a statement that Henry, who led the All Blacks to victory at the 2011 World Cup, agreed to take up the role several weeks ago and had his first day on the job on Monday.
"I've had an association with Cappy (McFadden) on a social level for quite a while now. I've got a lot of time for him as a coach and I also really enjoy his company," said Henry.
"We've had some healthy discussions about coaching previously and I'm thrilled to have the chance to be able to work with him, to observe the organisation and to provide some feedback."
McFadden has been under immense pressure after a disappointing start to the season where the Warriors have once again failed to live up to expectations.
They have been wildly inconsistent, winning just four of their opening nine games, with the coach facing numerous calls for his head.
Meanwhile, the club has been embroiled in controversy over the past two weeks after five players admitted to mixing prescription drugs and energy drinks on a night out.
McFadden said Henry's arrival was the result of discussions he had with Warriors boss Jim Doyle last year about engaging a mentor.
"I've always been open to the idea of having extra support to help me to develop and improve," the coach said.
"Jim and I have considered a number of options but it was important to take time to find the person who best fitted the position and was available to help.
"In the end we were really fortunate to be able to secure Sir Graham's services. It's a real privilege to have him involved and I know it's going to be hugely beneficial not only for me personally but for the squad as a whole."
Henry stepped down from the All Blacks in 2011 with a remarkable 85 per cent winning record and has been out of coaching since leaving an advisory role with the Blues two years ago.
He is not the only former All Blacks coach the Warriors have turned to for help with John Hart previously working as the club's director of football as well as acting as a mentor to ex-coach Ivan Cleary.