But it’s important, for two reasons, that NZR do not use confirmation bias to convince themselves they were right to break with convention last year. All that can be concluded is that the All Blacks have a good coach in Robertson and would have had a good coach in Foster had they retained him. Ian Foster came within a missed goal-kick of winning the Rugby World Cup, writes Gregor Paul. They reacted to political pressures and personal agendas inside their executive and governance regimes, and made decisions that were reactionary and not considered. All Blacks v France, Sunday 9.10am - live commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 13, 2024 16:11 UTC