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Sam Cane has been retained as All Blacks captain for the upcoming Rugby Championship, NZ Rugby announced on Friday. The spotlight on the Chiefs flanker's ...

New Zealand rugby fans agitating for change have been left disappointed with the All Blacks opting to retain under-fire coach Ian Foster and captain Sam ...

"I understand the frustration. I know my responsibility to talk to the fan base." as an All Blacks coach you live in that world all the time. "I am strong. I am really excited to give you the chance to show you what this team is made of... I am resilient.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.

With Angus Ta’avao, Brodie Retallick and Jack Goodhue making their way back from suspension and injury, the All Blacks selectors have called in temporary cover. Rieko Ioane (25, Blues / Auckland, 50) Akira Ioane (27, Blues / Auckland, 14)

No major shakeups in All Blacks' squad heading to South Africa, with just Karl Tu'inukuafe and Pita Gus Sowakula making way.

A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. “He’s dropped quite a bit of weight, he’s bouncing around. He’s still a new All Black with lots to learn, but we’ve got a lot of faith in him long-term, we just needed him to get to the levels that he needed to.” The All Blacks re-assemble for a two-day camp in Wellington next week ahead of facing the world champion Springboks in Mbombela on August 7 (NZ time) and Johannesburg on August 14 (NZT).

He will front a news conference later today, having not been seen or heard from since Saturday's post-match duties.

Strachan said while the All Blacks "are hurting", the "timing was off" for major changes. Numerous NZ media outlets have reported a NZR board meeting has endorsed Foster staying on in the job as the All Blacks confront their next challenge: the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks have gone "missing" for a week following their series loss to the Irish, the first time a touring nation has triumphed in New Zealand since 1994.

Ian Foster appears safe as All Blacks coach, though his captain and assistants less so, as NZR emerges from its post-series loss hibernation.

Numerous NZ media outlets – including Stuff, Radio NZ and the NZ Herald – have reported a NZR board meeting has endorsed Foster staying on in the job as the All Blacks confront their next challenge: the Rugby Championship. Strachan said while the All Blacks “are hurting”, the “timing was off” for major changes. It’s been an All Black-out, with Foster and NZR chiefs keeping their heads down, avoiding all media and conducting a thorough review.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane. Photo: PHOTOSPORT. Speculation had mounted through the week that Cane would be replaced by Sam Whitelock but ...

"Rugby Championship plus the Bledisloe Cup remain our top priorities. Braydon Ennor, Tyrel Lomax and the uncapped Josh Dickson will join the squad for the South African leg of the tournament. The bulk of the Ireland squad has been retained.

His appointment to the role couldn't have come at a more intriguing time.

"Rugby throws you great opportunities and coaching the Baa-baas has to be one of the best there is," he told the Barbarians' official website. The decision to appoint Robertson to the role, as a co-coach alongside Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara, comes amidst speculation that he could be in the running to replace an under-pressure Ian Foster as the man in charge of the All Blacks. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been announced as the coach of the Barbarians team set to face off against an All Blacks XV in November.

Foster named a 36-man squad for this year's tournament in Auckland on Friday afternoon after almost a week of speculation around both his job security and ...

This is a real chance to show what we are about as a team." The entire backs section of the squad remains exactly the same as the one named against Ireland. One of the biggest talking points this week was Cane's retention as captain after he was taken off in the final quarter of last week's series-deciding Test with the game still in the air.

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will take the reins of the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV, when the two sides compete for the Killik Cup in November.

Time spent coaching the Crusaders together will prove useful for Scott Robertson and Ronan O'Gara when they coach the Barbarians against the All Blacks in ...

"The Barbarians are no strangers to playing historic matches at newly-opened stadiums. Barbarians president John Spencer, the former 1971 British & Irish Lion, said, "Playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will also give our spectators a truly exceptional experience. Robertson said: "Rugby throws you great opportunities and coaching the Baabaas has to be one of the best there is.

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson will soon be involved in an All Blacks fixtures - but he won't be working for Ian Foster's team.

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson will soon be involved in an All Blacks fixtures – but he won’t be working for Ian Foster’s team as he has instead been appointed as Barbarians co-coach alongside Ronan O’Gara to coach against his home country. O’Gara added: “I’m honoured to be coaching the Barbarians this autumn. Robertson said: “Rugby throws you great opportunities and coaching the Baa-Baas has to be one of the best there is.

After a week of scrutiny following their fourth loss in five Tests, All Blacks head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane have retained their roles in the ...

“It’s exciting to be heading back to South Africa for the first time in several years -- we have two big games ahead of us there and our focus now is to support the team to improve performance and be successful.” Having only beaten New Zealand for the first ever in 2016, Ireland have become just the fourth country to win a Test series in New Zealand – not including the British and Irish Lions in 1971. The All Blacks were beaten by Ireland for the first time ever in New Zealand earlier this month, before losing to them again a week after in Wellington.

Ethan de Groot will remember his 24th birthday forever as the recalled All Black prop now sets his sights on a showdown with South Africa in South Africa.

I don’t know all the answers, but everyone is working hard and trying to get good outcomes.” Our Southland team is hot on housing and worker shortages. The last four weeks I’ve just been working really hard.” I’m a bit shocked but happy as, and pretty proud.” de Groot said he was looking forward to “ripping in again” with the All Blacks which will start with two tests against South Africa in South Africa next month. “[All Black selection] means a lot.

Foster detailed an intense period of robust discussions with NZ Rugby, his management team and senior players before firmly stating his intent to remain in the ...

It would be much nicer to hear us talk about a great performance over there than what we're putting up with now." We've got to respond. Results are the only means by which to quell ongoing demands for further change. Conjecture surrounding Foster's future and that of his assistant coaches reduced the minor tweaks to the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad to a footnote. "The easiest thing to do when a series doesn't go your way is to point the finger and blame and want peoples' neck. Sam Cane's position as All Blacks captain has been widely scrutinised, with speculation veteran lock Sam Whitelock could replace him. "When you make any change nothing is pleasant but our whole planning is about how can this team improve. "I've been through lots of tough processes and this one ain't easy but this jersey demands we're honest with each other. We understand that the fans aren't happy but you have a promise that we're looking forward to getting stuck into our work and play a game of rugby New Zealanders can be proud of. We've got an utter commitment and a clear plan about how we're going to move forward," Foster said. Foster is loyal to a fault. They are, therefore, top of mind when changes to the assistants are floated.

The under fire All Blacks coach says he considered stepping down in the wake of the series loss to Ireland, but wants to continue.

“I’ve never seen this as a popularity contest, like I said, the All Black coach is about connecting with a group of players, believing in them and you’ve always got to test to see if you’re the right person. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. “I’m not here for any other reason than to do the best I can for this team. Foster was asked if he felt there were people who want him to fail. “But can I just say, I’m always under pressure? “I believe I’ve got a great feel and relationship with my players.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has survived the storm of criticism that followed the mid-year series loss to Ireland, at least for now.

“What I can assure people is that I’m not here other than to do the best job I can.” “I have faith in Sam Cane,” he added. I am resilient,” he told reporters in Auckland after announcing his squad for the Rugby Championship. “I believe I have a great feel and relationship with my players.

OPINION: After days of radio silence, something was surely afoot. But NZ Rugby's actions were barely even window dressing, writes Robert van Royen.

A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. I believe I’ve got a great feel and relationship with my players. To be fair, a steadfast Foster, having opened his media stand up in Auckland by reiterating he was the All Blacks coach (you got the feeling that inside, he was giving everyone the middle finger), has promised “a couple of changes”. Head coach Ian Foster is staying, as expected, Sam Cane remains captain, Joe Schmidt’s role remains as flagged six months ago, and the squad for the Rugby Championship is all but a copy and paste job from the forgettable Irish series.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he is working behind the scenes to achieve change in the All Blacks, although he has still kept Sam Cane as captain for the ...

I believe I've got a great feel and relationship with my players, I'm strategic and I'm also accountable." "You can ask me a hundred times what that is and I won't be able to give you an answer just yet. Foster said he was excited to welcome back Highlanders duo Ethan De Groot and Shannon Frizell to the All Blacks fold for the upcoming Rugby Championship. Yes it does. He said the All Blacks did not achieve what they should have in the series against Ireland and "robust conversations" have been held since with New Zealand Rugby management. All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he is working behind the scenes to achieve change in the All Blacks, although he has still kept Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has explained why he has recalled two players into his squad for the Rugby Championship.

we’re just starting our campaign for the year and, again, we didn’t start the way we wanted, but it hasn’t taken us off the plan that we’re on.” We just need him to get the levels that we need him to.” “Shannon’s just got through a bigger training load. “He’s dropped quite a bit of weight. He’s done what we’ve asked him to do the last six or seven weeks. “Delighted with Ethan de Groot coming in.

That's according to All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who said he'd addressed loose forward Ioane in the aftermath of his late-night standoff with Marshall. Ioane ...

A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. Because two people arguing in a pub, I don’t think is as big of an issue as people make it out to be.” I wish that hadn’t happened, “Foster said on Friday, shortly after it was confirmed he would keep his job after the historic series defeat to the Irish.

All Blacks midfielder, who's suffered concussions himself, warns school sportspeople to 'listen to your bodies' and be honest about symptoms.

We need to continue changing the culture and provide a safe environment for reporting concussion.” “Some of the barriers to reporting concussion might be costs of health care and a bit of health literacy. We need to understand that concussion is a big thing. “Being able to understand that you've only got one brain. So that players can stay in the game, and they don’t miss out on playing with their mates,” says Hardaker You need to monitor that it doesn't make it any worse and impact your recovery.” So starting with work or school at home, then going back to maybe half days, seeing how you feel with that. Things like catching and passing and training with the team. The next steps were increasing the heart rate and seeing how the body responded. “It's amazing what a difference it makes,” she says. “Speaking from experience and having a few concussions myself, it really does affect your playing career. So, it was easy enough for me to identify.

A shake-up of the coaching roster looks imminent after "robust conversations", but the head coach is unable to shed any light on them.

However, Foster did confirm that former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, who joined the All Blacks set-up this season as a selector/analyst, will not be travelling to South Africa next week. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. When it comes to his beleaguered skipper, Foster is adamant he has the right man in the seat. “I’ve heard [the public sentiment] that there does need to be some change ... right now I am working behind the scenes to achieve that. I believe in him as a person, as a leader. As an All Blacks coach you live in that world all the time.

All Blacks boss Ian Foster says he is disappointed by viral footage of an altercation between Akira Ioane and Justin Marshall last week.

“Behaving responsibly is one of the core values in our team environment. Why did they do that?” “We have contacted venue staff and spoken at length with players and security staff, who recall words being exchanged with another individual as they were leaving.

After missing the Ireland series for fitness issues, a leaner Ethan de Groot is back in the All Blacks environment - and won't take his second chance for ...

“He knows what it takes now, he’s had a taste of it, he’s had a taste of the other side of footy and I’m sure he’ll get in there now and won’t take it for granted,” Hill said. “I obviously felt sorry for a couple of days for myself but now I’ve just got to get back on the horse and get stuck back in.” “He’s a lot leaner, a lot fitter.”

A confession: I didn't want the All Blacks to lose, but I'm sure I'm not the only rugby fan who felt a little flicker of satisfaction or joy as they unrave.

A year out, maybe the result against Ireland was just what they needed. Maybe we’re watching the unravelling of a once-mighty team. The coaches and their bosses are being hammered in the press. The best explanation for the mystery at this stage is that New Zealand Rugby is working through changes to the wider coaching team. But often the greatest sporting narratives are those in which an athlete or a team overcomes adversity. If the All Blacks do bring in new coaching talent, perhaps it will go some way to sorting their lineout and organising more creative attacks.

Scott Robertson's chief assistant at the Crusaders has reportedly been asked to join Ian Foster's All Blacks coaching staff.

However, the Herald reports that Ryan – the long-time assistant of Robertson, who missed out on the All Blacks head coach job to Foster after the 2019 World Cup – could join the New Zealand squad before their two-test tour of South Africa. “Right now, I am working behind the scenes to achieve that. According to a report from the New Zealand Herald, highly-regarded Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan is tipped to join the All Blacks imminently as the Kiwis look to bounce back quickly after suffering a historic series loss at the hands of the Irish.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said the South African challenge, in two away Tests of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship next month, with New Zealand's backs ...

Also pleased to welcome back Shannon Frizell who, again, has a lot of experience, but interruptions the last 18 months, but really feel he's in a good spot to come back in," he said. He would not be travelling with the team. He was strategic and also accountable.

Keeping his job in spite of his side's historic series loss to Ireland, All Blacks boss Ian Foster's focus has now turned to the Springboks.

Yes it does. Having surveyed the success of the Springboks over Wales from afar, Foster highlighted the battle up front as a particular area that the All Blacks will need to win if they are to reap their desired rewards in South Africa. South Africa’s ability to respond to defeat and grind out hard-fought victories was a far cry from what the All Blacks showcased against Ireland, as was the dominance of their forward pack compared to that of New Zealand’s. “Couldn’t be harder in many ways, but when your back is against the wall a little bit, then this is a great place for the All Blacks to be, and we’ve got to respond.” Even more challenging is that the All Blacks must produce far better results in the face of intense public backlash, which has stemmed from the series loss to Ireland – New Zealand’s first against the men from the Emerald Isle on Kiwi soil. Few All Blacks teams have endured as a tough start to a test season as this current group, which failed to fire in their three-test series against what is now the world’s top-ranked side.