It was then that the New Zealand Rugby Union banned him from union , a ban which lasted 38 years .
Henderson had lost his job while playing in South Africa , so he announced he was headed to England to play in the professional league .
It was then that the New Zealand Rugby Union banned Henderson from union , a ban which lasted 38 years .
Henderson had lost his job while playing in South Africa , so he announced he was headed to England to play in the professional league .