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PARIS : New Zealand coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks had a point to prove in their World Cup opener against hosts France on Friday, a match he thought was unprecedented in terms of hype but which ultimately might not turn out to be hugely important.
SYDNEY : There has been much, sometimes furious, discussion about the balance of the All Blacks back row over the last few years but it would be a brave soul to suggest that Ardie Savea does not deserve a place in it.
Foster made it clear in March that he won't extend his contract past the World Cup, which kicks off on 8 September when New Zealand play hosts France in the opening game.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a "great result" that Scott Barrett avoided a Rugby World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks are not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Tyrel Lomax is expected to miss New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener against France on Sept. 8 after the All Blacks prop had to get 30 stitches for a gash in the leg from a stray boot during Friday's loss against South Africa at Twickenham.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster believes his side's record 35-7 loss against South Africa on Friday can help his players by reducing expectations that the All Blacks will lift a record fourth Rugby World Cup in France in October.