Ian Foster is poised to link up with Sir Steve Hansen again

The New Zealand Herald reports the former All Blacks coach is expected to rekindle his coaching partnership with Hansen at wealthy Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.

Hansen as head coach and Foster, as assistant, worked hand in hand with the All Blacks for eight years.

Foster's four-year All Blacks tenure concluded after the one-point World Cup final defeat to South Africa in Paris last October.

Foster's job title at Toyota is unclear but with the club struggling, sitting midtable in the League One competition with six wins from 12 games, he is expected to be in line to replace former Hurricanes and Highlanders flanker Ben Herring as head coach.

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