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All Blacks coach Ian Foster admitted they don't just have to man up, but they need to do so smartly for their Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Mbombela.
There seems to be precious little for the All Blacks to cling on to as the world's most successful rugby team tries to climb out of its worst slump in 24 years. Coach Ian Foster's job is hanging by a thread and his two most senior assistant coaches have already been cut loose, both fired following the historic series loss at home to Ireland last month.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ian Foster has been retained as head coach but says changes, likely among only his assistants, will be made in response to the All Blacks' recent losing streak which culminated in a home series loss to Ireland.
The Munster man delivered some massive moments in the endgame.
All Blacks suffer back-to-back home defeats for first time since 1998 in the deciding Test of their three-match series in Wellington.