Here is all you need to know about Ian Foster along with his salary and net worth as his side finishes runner up at the world cup
In the rugby final, which was a replay of the Rugby World Cup final in 1995, the All Blacks lost to South Africa by a just one point.
Who is Ian Foster New Zealand rugby coach, salary, net worth, family, wife and daughter
The team put up an incredible and brave display even though they were reduced to 14 men for nearly the whole match. Four years after they destroyed England, the final against New Zealand on Saturday was much tougher. With four penalties from flyhalf Handre Pollard, the Springboks defeated the resilient All Blacks 12–11.
Replicating their triumph over New Zealand from 1995, South Africa prevented the All Blacks from securing their own fourth title in their all-time high fifth final. Let us have a look at the runner up’s coach as he led the side to their fifth final.
Who is Ian Foster?
Ian Douglas Foster is a former player and professional rugby union coach from New Zealand, was born on May 1, 1965 inPutāruru, New Zealand. He has been leading the New Zealand national team since 2019. The 58-year-old stands 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
A look at Ian Foster’s career
Ian Foster set a union record with his 148 Waikato appearances during his playing career. He participated in 28 Chiefs games as well. In 2002 and 2003, Foster led Waikato as their head coach. Foster became head coach of the Chiefs, a Super Rugby team located in Waikato, in 2004.
Foster coached the Chiefs to a 50% win percentage and their place in the Super Rugby finals in 2004 and 2009. 2011 saw Foster join newly appointed All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen as an assistant coach and selector. Along with assistants John Plumtree, Greg Feek, and Scott McLeod, Foster was named the All Blacks’ new head coach in December 2019, taking Hansen’s place.
Who is Ian Foster’s married to and how many kids do they have?
Ian Foster is married to Leigh Foster. Michaela Foster, the daughter of Foster, plays football professionally.
What is Ian Foster’s net worth?
Ian’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as per few reports. Foster’s salary as the head coach of the All Blacks is estimated to be around £400,000 per year.