Ian Foster has been named the new All Blacks coach.
The 54-year-old replaces Steve Hansen, who stepped down after this year's Rugby World Cup.
After eight years as Hansen's assistant, Foster has been appointed on a two-year contract as his successor.
His four-person coaching team had yet to be confirmed, but 1 NEWS understands the likes of John Plumtree, Brad Mooar and Greg Feek are likely to join him, as well as Scott McLeod and David Hill, who are already in the All Blacks set-up.
Foster coached the Chiefs from 2004 to 2011 - making one final.
The selection process narrowed to a two-person race between Foster and Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who led the Crusaders to three straight Super Rugby titles.
[Source: www.tvnz.co.nz]
