2023-10-29 04:01:03
By D.Re.
Published 2 hours ago, Updated 2 hours ago
New Zealand coach Ian Foster. FRANCK FIFE / AFP
After the match, Ian Foster, who will be leaving office, admitted that the defeat in the final “hurt”. He also returned to the red card received by his captain, Sam Cane.
On the lost final
«I am proud of the players. They overcame that red card and fought. They gave everything to try to win, it’s strong. I don’t think we did anything wrong, it was a real standoff. Both teams had their chance. We came close, it hurts. Well done to South Africa, they are a great team. They are very strong. It’s a unique victory for them, but it’s also hard for us. We are devastated. But hey, we couldn’t have done better. We gave everything.»
On Captain Sam Cane’s red card
«I didn’t feel like there was violent contact. We saw two similar situations in the match, but one was penalized with a red, the other with a yellow… It’s painful when it happens and I think he will remember it for a long time. But I remember the heart and soul the team showed afterwards to stay in the fight.»
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On his record at the head of the All Blacks
«There were more ups than downs. It was an honor. We wouldn’t even dare to dream of it. I was happy to be part of this adventure. I think my biggest memory will be today’s match. Even though we lost, I couldn’t be more proud of my players.»
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