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![Why Black Ferns need a tougher test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Why Black Ferns need a tougher test
The Black Ferns have made progress with Wayne Smith on board.
![All Blacks star set for surgery as squad prepare for Pumas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
All Blacks star set for surgery as squad prepare for Pumas
The All Blacks are set to take on the Pumas in Christchurch on Saturday night.
![Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Black Ferns' drubbing of Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Phil Gifford: Five talking points from Black Ferns' drubbing of Australia
A revitalised team, a modern Kiwi great and the Professor's plan highlighted the victory.
![Hawke's Bay Magpies launch second-half push to beat Manawatū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Hawke's Bay Magpies launch second-half push to beat Manawatū
Magpies clash with Turbos in Palmy.
![The key area Wayne Smith wants to improve after Black Ferns' 47-point win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The key area Wayne Smith wants to improve after Black Ferns' 47-point win
Smith was delighted with the defence and set piece but less happy with another area.
![Steamers show power to shut down explosive Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Steamers show power to shut down explosive Auckland
A defensively dominant Bay of Plenty have earned their first win at Eden Park since 2004.
![Gregor Paul: New coaches not the answer - here's what the All Blacks really need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Gregor Paul: New coaches not the answer - here's what the All Blacks really need
Opinion: Joe Schmidt is unlikely to be the biggest factor in rejuvenating the All Blacks.
![Opinion: Why fan backlash against Ian Foster was completely fair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Opinion: Why fan backlash against Ian Foster was completely fair
OPINION: Ian Foster's critics and dissenters will likely remain.
![Opinion: The most intriguing aspect of Ian Foster's retention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Opinion: The most intriguing aspect of Ian Foster's retention
Opinion: One aspect of the Foster mess was little, or perhaps never, seen before.
![Phil Gifford: Six talking points from a turbulent week in rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Phil Gifford: Six talking points from a turbulent week in rugby
Phil Gifford runs through the big questions from a turbulent week in rugby.
![Making up for lost time: How Black Ferns are bringing new life to World Cup hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Making up for lost time: How Black Ferns are bringing new life to World Cup hopes
The Black Ferns have just two tests - over the next two weekends - before the World Cup.
!['Glowing feedback': The new recruit who could push All Blacks to next level](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Glowing feedback': The new recruit who could push All Blacks to next level
Ian Foster now boasts a coaching team capable of delivering change.
![Waikato storm home to beat Counties Manukau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Waikato storm home to beat Counties Manukau
Waikato's finishers got the job done in Pukekohe.
![Gregor Paul: All Blacks' king-maker sets scene for fairtyale comeback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Gregor Paul: All Blacks' king-maker sets scene for fairtyale comeback
Opinion: NZ thought it was witnessing the greatest coaching catastrophe in history.
!['Joy, despair and disbelief': How Rotorua rugby schoolboys stunned Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Joy, despair and disbelief': How Rotorua rugby schoolboys stunned Hamilton
Rotorua Boys' High School's ride in first XV rugby is the stuff of fairy tales.
![Isa Nacewa: The 'masterstroke' that saved Ian Foster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Isa Nacewa: The 'masterstroke' that saved Ian Foster
Nacewa says his survival as All Blacks coach wasn't all about victory over South Africa.
![Former ABs coach: The Ian Foster mistake that has now been addressed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Former ABs coach: The Ian Foster mistake that has now been addressed
Hart believes Foster failed to listen to feedback from players at the end of last year.
![Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
Only eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.
!['Worth the risk': Wayne Smith's Black Ferns gamble as World Cup fast approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Worth the risk': Wayne Smith's Black Ferns gamble as World Cup fast approaches
The Black Ferns coach is trying to find the balance between risk and reward.
![D'Arcy Waldegrave: Foster's brutal examination will be the making of him](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Foster's brutal examination will be the making of him
Opinion: Ian Foster has survived the debrief.
![Tui flying high as Cup playoffs loom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Tui flying high as Cup playoffs loom
Hawke's Bay Tui coaches are building a team with a growing reputation.
![Hamish Clark: Why is Christchurch not a sellout for the All Blacks?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Hamish Clark: Why is Christchurch not a sellout for the All Blacks?
Opinion: Crusader fans need to get behind Foz and his All Blacks.
![Ian Foster's 'new dawn': How tide turned towards All Blacks coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Ian Foster's 'new dawn': How tide turned towards All Blacks coach
Foster expressed confidence he now has the coaching personnel and support from his bosses.
![Ex-boss: NZ Rugby took 'soft option' in Foster decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Ex-boss: NZ Rugby took 'soft option' in Foster decision
David Moffett believes the national body backed themselves into a corner.
![Gregor Paul: The critical change that helped Ian Foster keep his job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Gregor Paul: The critical change that helped Ian Foster keep his job
Right decision or wrong decision, NZ Rugby will be hoping a nation can become believers.
!['Unanimous': Foster keeps job, Schmidt elevated to attack coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Unanimous': Foster keeps job, Schmidt elevated to attack coach
Foster safe until World Cup, Joe Schmidt elevated in the coaching set-up.
![Focus Live: Ian Foster survives as coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Focus Live: Ian Foster survives as coach
Ian Foster has survived as All Blacks head coach, with the NZ Rugby board hailing the team's "magnificent" weekend win in South Africa. Video / NZ Herald
![D-day for Ian Foster: NZ Rugby calls press conference for 2.30pm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
D-day for Ian Foster: NZ Rugby calls press conference for 2.30pm
Robertson's journey could mean it's a case of 'on ya bike' for Ian Foster.