The mainstream media in Australia and New Zealand echoed the Pumas’ big win in Christchurch and attacked the team wearing black as well as their manager Ian Foster.
The Cougars achieved a historic victory over All Blacks for 25 to 18 in the third instance of Rugby Championship in what was his first win on New Zealand soil. Such was the impact of Argentina’s result the mainstream media world echoed and directed against Ian Fostercoach of the local team.
The main covers of New Zealand newspapers criticized the national team and especially the coach. The newspaper reporter wrote: “The All Blacks were stunned by the historic loss to the Pumas as they put pressure on Ian Foster“and continued with the coach as the main target and said: “So much for a new dawn. A week after Ian Foster’s confirmation as manager, the All Blacks squandered a chance to start again after suffering their first home loss to the Pumas.“.
On the other hand, the gate thing he claims: “Argentina shocked the undisciplined All Blacks and secured a historic win”. Also, the everyday Australian AU He spoke about the success of the Albiceleste and highlighted: “Argentina made history in New Zealand and increased the pressure on Ian Foster. They played with passion and physicality that made them own breakdowns“.
Planet Rugby was categorical against the performance of the All Blacks and wrote: “TAll credit goes to Los Pumas, who again were absolutely fantastic.” and stressed that it is a New Zealand performance disaster.
European media also repeated Argentina’s victory over New Zealand, in that context, L’Equipe cited this achievement as: “A victory within reach of Los Pumas, considering the poor play of the All Blacks and the mental solidity of the Argentines“. In its part, the BBC mentioned: “New Zealand’s lack of discipline throughout the match cost them dearly and they played into the final nine minutes with 14, after a yellow card for Shannon Frizell.”.
In addition, the journalist specializes in rugby, Richard Knowlerattacked the New Zealand Federation’s decision to keep Foster in charge of the team and said: “His decision to keep Ian Foster as All Blacks manager instead of appointing Scott Robertson made for the worst possible start in Christchurch on Saturday night, as Argentina produced a magnificent performance of blood and guts to make a stunning 25-game winning streak. -18 at Orangetheory stadium”.
Knowler didn’t stop there and demanded more against Foster: “It is no exaggeration to say that the high priests of New Zealand rugby must have felt that they had stumbled into a horror show, and that they were the stars, after what had happened before their eyes. This, let us remember, was the first Argentina victory on New Zealand soil. Scary nightmare. Many questions will be asked, once again, about whether Foster is the right man to be the manager of this team until the World Cup”.
New Zealandin the loss against Los Pumas, is alivethe worst streak in its history since Foster came to the team. The coach arrived in December 2019 and with a record of 17 wins, one draw and 10 losses, the worst ERA in the All Blacks’ career.
International portals praised Los Pumas and trashed the All Blacks
Source: Tycsports
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