Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will join Japan's Toyota Verblitz next season, the club said Tuesday, reuniting him with Steve Hansen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/rugby-ian-foster-toyota-verblitz/ #moresports #ianfoster #newzealand #allblacks #stevehansen
Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move

Ian Foster has not coached since leading the All Blacks to last year's World Cup final, where they lost 12-11 to South Africa.

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All Blacks hit reset button ahead of semifinal against Argentina

New Zealand edged Ireland in a pulsating quarterfinal last weekend to reach the semifinal round at the Rugby World Cup.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster has no issues with Steve Hansen helping Australia

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insisted Wednesday he had known for a month that predecessor Steve Hansen had agreed to help rival Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.

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The All Blacks built their lead with three tries before the half and added another three in a stunning eight-minute second-half spell to retain the Rugby Championship and trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/30/more-sports/foster-all-blacks-not-finished/?utm_content=buffer4a602&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #moresports #rugbychampionship #ianfoster #allblacks #wallabies #bledisloecup
Ian Foster: Ominous All Blacks still not the finished product

New Zealand crushed a disjointed Wallabies 38-7 in Melbourne on Saturday in another statement performance.

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