Groans were heard up and down the country on Saturday night when Ireland defeated the All Blacks 32 to 22, clinching a series victory for the visiting side. 

The dismal performance adds pressure on coach Ian Foster, who has long battled with the perception that he’s not the right man for the job.    

So is there an easy fix to the All Blacks' current slump, or does there need to be some big changes to get them back in winning form? And do All Blacks fans need to get used to the idea of losing the odd test match? 

Today, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator and co-host of the Rugby Direct podcast, Elliott Smith, joins Damien to discuss what’s gone wrong with the All Blacks.  

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Damien Venuto
Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

Groans were heard up and down the country on Saturday night when Ireland defeated the All Blacks 32 to 22, clinching a series victory for the visiting side. 
The dismal performance adds pressure on coach Ian Foster, who has long battled with the perception that he’s not the right man for the job.    
So is there an easy fix to the All Blacks' current slump, or does there need to be some big changes to get them back in winning form? And do All Blacks fans need to get used to the idea of losing the odd test match? 
Today, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator and co-host of the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rugby-direct-84288564/">Rugby Direct podcast</a>, Elliott Smith, joins Damien to discuss what’s gone wrong with the All Blacks.  
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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