The Fiji TimesIt would be brave and unprecedented to sack Ian Foster now

Ireland have completed a series win over the All Blacks in the decider in Wellington. It is the first time the New Zealand team has lost a home series at home in professional era. The All Black's next two away matches are against South Africa. If they lose those two games, they will have lost four consecutive test matches. They will also have won six out of the last seven matches if they don't win.

Ian Foster's team lost the series to Ireland. The team's recent performances have been disappointing. Foster has a winning percentage of 66%. There are calls for Scott Robertson to replace him. If Foster wins the World Cup next year, most people will view it as against the odds. If he doesn't, New Zealand Rugby should take a punt on Robertson. It would be brave and unprecedented to sack Foster now. He will probably see out the rest of his contract. New Zealander Rugby need to take the punt now and replace Foster with Robertson this close to a World cup.