New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses 'favourites' tag against Argentina
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses favouritism tag against Argentina
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
All Blacks coach expects scrap with Argentina in semi-final
PARIS : New Zealand coach Ian Foster reckons his side will have to scrap their way through Friday’s World Cup semi-final to overcome Argentina in what he predicted would be a similar battle to the one they had against Ireland last week.
New Zealand out to impress again against Argentina in World Cup semis
PARIS : New Zealand will not take the field just to punch a ticket for the Rugby World Cup showpiece when they face Argentina in the first semi-final at the Stade de France on Friday, they will be out to deliver a performance to be remembered.
Ian Foster warns All Blacks 'not to get softened' by acclaim following Ireland win
New Zealand boss Ian Foster has warned his players "not to get softened" by the acclaim which followed their thrilling World Cup win over Ireland ahead of a semi-final showdown with Argentina. The All Blacks booked a last-four spot by upsetting Andy Farrell's men with a pulsating 28-24 victory in Paris. New Zealand return to Stade de France on Friday evening and are red-hot favourites to progress to a final against either England or reigning champions South Africa. Head coach Foster feels "being patted on the back" following a statement last-eight victory over the Irish derailed the Kiwis in the 2019 tournament and is eager to avoid history repeating itself. "The best way to recover is to refocus really quickly on what the next challenge is and not to listen too much to any praise you're given as a group for a performance," said Foster, who was assistant to Steve Hansen four years ago when New Zealand lost to England in the semi-finals. "Not to go down that path, not to get softened because everyone's patting you on the back saying you played well. "That's not a good place to be as a team. "I love the way the team has buckled down, we've redefined the challenge for us as a group, we're not satisfied with where we are now and when you're clear about your goal for the week the recovery comes along pretty quickly. "You know that if we're not right on Friday night at Stade de France, it's going to be a sad old night and we don't want it to be like that. "You get people talking to you about tomorrow and trying to take your eyes off today. "In 2019 we probably didn't stop being patted on the back after the quarter-final, hence some of my language today and we're just trying to dial this back, keep things simple and let's just
Ian Foster warns New Zealand not to be ‘softened’ by plaudits after Ireland win
New Zealand boss Ian Foster has warned his players “not to get softened” by the acclaim which followed their thrilling World Cup win over Ireland ahead of a semi-final showdown with Argentina.
Telea returns as All Blacks make two changes for Argentina
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France: Winger Mark Telea returned to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina after being left out of the team last weekend for disciplinary reasons as coach Ian Foster said he resisted any temptation to tinker.
Mark Telea recalled for New Zealand clash with Argentina
New Zealand have recalled wing Mark Telea and lock Sam Whitelock for Friday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris.