 Head coach Ian Foster (58 years old): Foster became New Zealand's head coach after the 2019 World Cup, having spent the previous eight seasons assisting his predecessor, Steve Hansen. However, rugby union's most fabled nation have not been their usual domineering selves under him. In 2022, they were defeated at home by Argentina and lost a series to Ireland, each for the first time, and Foster will be replaced by Scott Robertson after the World Cup. And yet, New Zealand are unbeaten in their past nine matches, winning eight of them. The run has){kind=link}
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In ten words or less Even an average All Blacks team are pretty scary.World ranking 3Odds to win tournament 3-1World Cup best Winners (1987, 2011, 2015)Head coach Ian Foster (58 years old): Foster became New Zealand’s head coach after the 2019 World Cup, having spent the previous eight seasons assisting his predecessor, Steve Hansen. However, rugby union’s most fabled nation have not been their usual domineering selves under him. In 2022, they were defeated at home by Argentina and lost a series to Ireland, each for the first time, and Foster will be replaced by Scott Robertson after the World Cup. And yet, New Zealand are unbeaten in their past nine matches, winning eight of them. The run has
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