Photo: Getty ImagesIan Foster has admitted that the All Blacks need to "figure out" a new way of playing if they are to get back to the top of world rugby. "There are a few things in our environment that we do need to re-shape," Foster said. Foster, who took over from the All Blacks' most successful coach in Steve Hansen, said the team's inability to adapt to the unique challenge proposed by England ended up costing them. Last year, halfback Aaron Smith echoed similar sentiments of the "tough" review process after the All Blacks' heartbreaking defeat, something that still seems to be on Foster's mind. It was tough," Smith told the Rugby Bricks podcast.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2020 19:07 UTC