Between Two Beers • 15 June 2025

Exclusive: Ian Foster Breaks His Silence on the All Blacks Coaching Fallout

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Ian Foster is speaking up.

In his first full interview since stepping down as All Blacks head coach, Foster sits down to share the raw, unfiltered story of one of the most dramatic periods in New Zealand rugby history.

He opens up about the media pile-on, the near-sacking after the Ireland series, the pressure-cooker Ellis Park test that saved his job, and the growing tension with NZ Rugby as Scott Robertson circled in the wings.

Foster also reveals the emotional toll behind the scenes - from the conversation with Dane Coles that reduced him to tears, to the loyalty shown by Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith and other senior All Blacks when everything was falling apart.

This is the definitive account of Ian Foster’s All Blacks journey - told his way.

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