“I decided not to demand that All Blacks head coach Ian Foster front late on Sunday morning. Not him.” It was hard not to feel for All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, on Saturday, after he had to bat away questions on his future in the role, after the Test Series loss to Ireland. The […]

3 years ago

‘The people hope but they no longer believe.’ Down New Zealand way, some are hoping a first ever Test defeat to Ireland on home soil is enough to rouse Ian Foster into some big personnel and tactical changes. Knowing ‘Fossie’ well, though, they are not holding their collective breath. The overriding Kiwi mood, heading into […]

3 years ago

“8 needs to come off.” 35 minutes into Ireland’s Second Test encounter with the All Blacks saw untold confusion, on the part of the match officials, New Zealand’s players, and most fans watching at Forsyth Barr Stadium, and on TV. Ardie Savea was not the only person wondering what the hell was going on. From […]

4 years ago

The New Zealand head coach did not pay this one much heed. Ian Foster put this question to bed, not long after Ireland had done the same to his team. At this stage, all rugby fans are aware of the eligibility rules that allow a player to represent a country that he has played rugby […]

4 years ago

The All Blacks coaching staff have ramped up the mind games ahead of this Saturday’s Ireland and New Zealand game at the Aviva Stadium. After trying to insinuate that injured Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray would play against New Zealand, the All Blacks have now shifted their focus to Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki with assistant […]

7 years ago

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster has dismissed claims that the All Blacks are given an easy ride by referees during Test matches. Controversy emanated from the yellow card shown to French lock Paul Gabrillagues by referee Luke Pearce during the second-half with France conceding 41-points in under 30 minutes following the forward’s dismissal. All […]

8 years ago