The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Foster was reportedly so scared about the next head coach’s force of personality disrupting this All Blacks’ campaign that he banned him from attending New Zealand’s World Cup fixtures. open image in gallery All Blacks captain Sam Cane and head coach Ian Foster “It’s the life of this business, it’s a tough game,” Foster said ahead of the final about the difficult periods he’d endured. I know we’ve surprised a few people but I don’t think we’ve surprised ourselves.”” open image in gallery New Zealand’s head coach Ian Foster celebrates with his players Even now there is a sense that Foster is only partially responsible for the All Blacks’ success. It is never about one person in the All Blacks, and that’s what has been impressive to me.” open image in gallery Head coach Ian Foster looks on during a New Zealand All Blacks training session Foster has taken bold calls, too.