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New Zealand Rugby's chief has refused to say whether head coach Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past two looming Tests in South Africa, heaping pressure back onto the beleaguered team leader.

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Embattled All Blacks coach Foster backed by boss Robinson

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has given his backing to under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster ahead of his team's two-test series with world champions South Africa next week.

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Jacques Nienaber warns 'All Blacks will be desperate' despite Ireland meltdown

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber warned that the All Blacks would come to South Africa "desperate" following their humiliating first home series defeat to Ireland.

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Five things 'dented' All Blacks must fix in South Africa

The All Blacks are preparing to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa, with New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster under intense pressure to end their dire run of form after four defeats in their last five matches.

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Ambitious Robertson wants to win World Cup with two nations

Aspiring All Blacks boss Scott Robertson is open to test roles outside of New Zealand and hopes to become the first coach to win the World Cup with two different nations, he told a rugby podcast.

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All Blacks aren't panicking, says embattled coach Foster

Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach ahead of a tour of South Africa that could spell the end of his tenure.

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All Blacks draft in Crusaders prop Newell to cover Tu’ungafasi injury

MELBOURNE : Uncapped Canterbury Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell has been drafted into New Zealand's squad for the tour of South Africa to replace the injured Ofa Tu'ungafasi.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists 'no panic' in camp ahead of Bok Tests

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted on Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.

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