A hard balancing act for New Zealand Rugby before the RWC

Posted by Xchange Tickets on February 18th, 2023

Fans in New Zealand can only grit their teeth and enviously gaze beyond their borders as they stand in line for New Zealand Rugby to disclose the hiring process for the All Blacks trainer through 2023. Rugby supporters can book New Zealand Rugby World Cup Tickets on our website at exclusively discounted prices.

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Four tier-one international unions have already signed contracts with their trainers to lead them into the post-Rugby World Cup phase. In contrast, NZ Rugby has not yet decided. Whether they will consider taking the extreme step of interrogating job candidates before the France World Cup or wait till after the competition has concluded.

Eddie Jones, Steve Borthwick, and Fabien Galthie, the head coaches of Australia, England, and France, have contracts that last until 2027. Andy Farrell, the head coach of Ireland, has one that lasts until 2025. It has been disclosed that South Africa is engaged in doing the same with Jacques Nienaber.

Nothing is officially announced in New Zealand. On February 8, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson smoked out a statement from New Zealand Rugby. He claimed that he expected a statement within a few days. However, it turned out that was not the situation at all.

Within a few hours after Robertson's speech in Christchurch. New Zealand Rugby released a statement to clarify that it was still engaged in internal deliberations. And that no revelation relating to the All Blacks head coach or selection procedure was anticipated. Then there was stillness after that.

Mark refused to give additional facts

A few days later, when asked about it at a media conference in Auckland to unveil Allan Bunting as the Black Ferns coach. New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson refused to provide any additional information. Robinson said that was a topic for a different day. For now, nobody knows which one it will be.

As a result, neither the general public nor potential rivals Jamie Joseph and Robertson have a better idea of what lies ahead for All Blacks coach Ian Foster. He is currently in that position.

Robertson has a backup plan in case he rejects the All Blacks job and decides to stay in New Zealand. So even though he will be unhappy and possibly have some uncertainty as international jobs are filled. He at least does have that. He can choose to stay with the Crusaders for a further campaign.

But nobody should fool themselves. Robertson has stated repeatedly that he desires the position of All Blacks trainer. After being passed off when Foster was hired in late 2019. Thereafter having the crap beaten out from under him when New Zealand Rugby put him in the queue as a successor for Foster. The previous winter prior to actually changing its view, Robertson has every right to be concerned about what lies ahead.

Foster future intentions

No public indication has been made by Foster regarding his future plans beyond this season. He will undoubtedly be angry about how this saga has unfolded. But not for the same motives as Robertson.

Foster will be anxious to begin the most crucial year of his mentorship career. He knows that his supervisor is doing everything he can to support him. The All Blacks reclaim the Webb Ellis Cup in France. While Robertson will wish New Zealand Rugby to consider giving him the possibility of being capable to counter an outstanding CV that contains six Super Rugby awards when he asserts his situation.

Foster and his players don't want New Zealand Rugby to divert their attention from the challenge at hand. While it's unknown if Foster is keen on requesting a contract extension. He'll undoubtedly prefer that New Zealand Rugby hold off on hiring till after the Rugby World Cup.

That will allow him to prepare for the upcoming campaign without getting upset that his recruiter has chosen another person to succeed him. If Foster truly wants to stay in the position. Or he has to confront the public discussion about how the new hire will do better or worse during the position.

Sir Steve Hansen remarked

Foster's replacement may "start having talks that are just not vital till after the Rugby World Cup," according to Sir Steve Hansen. In addition to becoming a distraction for Foster and his team. Sir Steve Hansen was aided by Foster when he managed the All Blacks between 2012 and 2019. Hansen advised New Zealand Rugby to proceed with caution.

In December, Hansen remarked, "And the amusing thing is that if they triumph at the Rugby World Cup, what will they do with Ian Foster if they've already hired anyone? Therefore, the New Zealand Rugby team is caught between a stumbling block and a challenging situation."

“Hansen also noted that if a new coach was revealed early by New Zealand Rugby, it could potentially derail the All Blacks' hopes of winning the Webb Ellis Cup for a fourth time. They will simply have to deal with this one. The All Blacks' present trainer, Ian Foster, is likely the person they will have to interact with the most in this process to determine what they can come up with that will satisfy him. ''

It makes sense that Hansen would defend his colleague Foster. But, Robertson's admirers will point out that their person has served his time. He is a reputable trainer and player picker and can grow players. It may send a negative message towards other national trainers to not elevate a trainer who has played in Super Rugby.

Sam Cane, the captain of the All Blacks, has already pleaded with New Zealand Rugby to finish the procedure quickly. So as not to disrupt the team's attention on the Rugby World Cup, whether it is before or after.

New Zealand Rugby hard clash

After the difficult confrontation with the New Zealand Rugby Performers' Organization during the Silver Lake saga. New Zealand Rugby will want to welcome its top defenders back into the camp to patch over any disputes. Thus preserving a positive and courteous relationship with the performers will be a priority.

If Foster and his senior players aren't satisfied with how New Zealand Rugby has treated this sensitive issue. The connections that were patched up after that squabble may be shaken.

It's critical that New Zealand Rugby takes something away from this experience, which might turn into an ugly mess. In the upcoming weeks and months, it will be vital to provide trainers, players, and followers certainty.

Robertson's former teammate Justin Marshall, a former All Blacks halfback who competed for both the Crusaders and the All Blacks. He pleaded with New Zealand Rugby to back Foster and the team "100 Percent to the teeth."

Marshall Remarked

Marshall claimed that because New Zealand Rugby had already committed to Foster through the Rugby World Cup. It couldn't bear to change its mind.

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"Foster must be fully aware that his responsibility is to lead the team through the 2023 season before turning his attention to the future, Marshall added. Because it was a decision taken by New Zealand Rugby, they ought to stick to it. Foster must strive hard in the face of all the rumours and conjecture regarding who will lead the All Blacks in the future.”

Foster stated, "He ought to be fully conscious that there is still a possibility he can continue to command this group if he transforms this side around again and creates it a world's top team."

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