All Blacks promotion for Joe Schmidt as New Zealand rugby chiefs stick with Ian Foster

The former Ireland boss has been elevated to attack coach. 

JOE SHOW: Joe Schmidt with All Blacks skills coach Andrew Strawbridge during New Zealand training at Eden Park.

Ian Foster has survived his performance review and will coach the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup. 

Ending months of uncertainty, New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday backed the under-fire coach to stay on in the job.