Ian Foster
Ian Foster served as the head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks from 2019 until 2023, during which time he faced scrutiny for the team's performance, including a series of losses. His tenure was marked by challenges in establishing a definitive playing style and developing younger talent, leading to questions about the team's future direction.
Born on May 20, 1965 (60 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,375 | $210,000 | 147$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,375 | $210,000 | 147$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Pressure was growing on coach Ian Foster, with Crusaders coach Scott Robertson seen by many as the likely replacement.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster was the predecessor to Scott Robertson as head coach of the All Blacks.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster described the appointment of Scott Robertson as disruptive and not in the best interests of the team.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster is the former All Blacks head coach leading the combined side for the Lions tour.
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Australia:
Ian Foster was recruited as an assistant coach last week.
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New Zealand:
Foster’s contribution to the game earned him inclusion in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster dropped Hoskins Sotutu from the All Blacks in 2023.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster is one of the coaching heavyweights in Japan’s Top League.
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New Zealand:
Ian Foster is the predecessor of Scott Robertson as the coach of the All Blacks.
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