Rugby Ian Foster confident secure Brad Mooar - Rugby Ian Foster hopes to secure Brad Mooar as an All Blacks assistant

All-Blacks newcomer Ian Foster remains "confident and hopeful." Brad Mooar will be joining his coaching staff.

Three of Foster's four full-time coaches were announced on Thursday, with John Plumtree accompanied by Greg Feek and Scott McLeod.

Plumtree will be the front coach, while Feek will be the melee specialist and McLeod will continue his defensive role.

A fourth coach has yet to be named, but Foster confirmed that he is targeting Mooar for this job.

Rugby Ian Foster confident secure Brad Mooar

Mooar has four months in his three-year contract with Welsh club Scarletts and is currently negotiating with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) on an early release.

There's been a report of Scarlets talking to [NZR] about Brad Mooar, "Foster said." All I can confirm is that it's true and we're letting these protocols roll out.

"It is going well. We are very confident and look forward to finding a solution soon."

Former Croatian assistant Mooar admits he is "torn" to leave Wales to return to New Zealand, and Scarlets allegedly wants $ 400,000 compensation, according to a Welsh news report.

Last week, Foster was appointed to replace Steve Hansen, whose eight-year term ended with a third place finish at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby: John Plumtree confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach

All Blacks new coach Ian Foster has confirmed that three of his four-time team will replace Steve Hansen, and announced most of his coaching staff on Thursday.

Foster will join Hurricanes coach John Plumtree and Ireland melee coach Greg Feek in his new training setup, while defensive end Scott McLeod returns. former coach Steve Hansen.

Assistant coaches have been appointed for a two-year term. In due course, another coach will be announced, expected to be former Croatian assistant Brad Mooar.

"I'm excited to confirm three of the other four coaches who will make up our coaching staff," said Foster.

"They are all excellent coaches in their own right, and we will have new voices and new ideas in the All Blacks, which will be really stimulating for all and help us grow as we enter a new age."

Plumtree assumes the role of front coach, while former All Blacks Feek player will continue as melee coach.

All Blacks legend Grant Fox will remain a pick for the 2020 season, along with Foster and Plumtree.

"Obviously we are delighted with 'Plum' [Plumtree], who deservedly had a chance with the All Blacks, and we have been working hard for the past few weeks to make the transition seamless for the team that is excited for him, too. "

Cory Jane will also join the Hurricanes as a defense coach on a two-year starting contract.

Mooar, meanwhile, is expected to be confirmed as the other assistant as negotiations continue between Scarlets and NZ Rugby.

Mooar has four months on his three-year contract with Llanelli-based team after replacing new Welsh boss Wayne Pivac.

The former Crusader's assistant admits that he is "torn" to leave Wales to return to New Zealand, and Scarlets allegedly wants $ 400,000 compensation, according to a Welsh news report.

Rugby: Croatian Coach Scott Robertson's All Blacks philosophical

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson was barely disappointed as he accepted another trophy at the 2019 NZ Rugby Awards Thursday night.

After guiding his Super Rugby team to their historic third straight title, former All Blacks forward was a fan favorite to win the national team role, left vacant by Steve Hanson after the Rugby World Cup .

This week, Robertson, 45, missed the appointment as NZ Rugby decided to promote former assistant Ian Foster.

Despite that setback, he found his way onto the stage twice during the night, taking away National Coach of the Year honors, as the Crusaders were also named National Team of the Year.

"There is always a natural, human process," said Robertson, as he joined the Auckland Awards function.

"There is a natural disappointment because I put all of that into it, but I understand they think they have the best man for the job."

"In the interview process, I did everything I could: they gave me who I was and how I would love to have led the All Blacks. It was clear with my vision and how we were going to do it, but it didn't go away. be like that. Be - be. "

"It's been a long process, it has been a good 4-5 months and it seems like a choice in its own way. I had an excellent two and a half hours in front of the board, but they went the other way." "

Robertson congratulated his rival and acknowledged the public support he had received during the selection process, but was wary of his future aspirations for the All Blacks job.

"I have to make some decisions," he smiled.

Robertson still has two years left in his contract with the Crusaders, but he faces a gigantic challenge that returns to the circle of winners, with the heart of his champions lineup ripped off the list by retirement and desertion.

With the departure of All Blacks Kieran Read, Scott WHITELOCK, Owen Franks, Matt Todd and Ryan Crotty, the Christchurch-based ensemble has to fill some big shoes.

 Robertson dismissed the notion of pursuing his fortune for the season, at least in the short term.

"I'm coaching the team I love," he insisted. "I had a lot of special moments as a player and now as a coach, and I formed some good ties."

"We have the opportunity to do something pretty special."

With Plumtree joining the All Blacks coaching ranks, Jason Holland has been promoted to Hurricanes head coach, where he will be assisted by Wellington Lions coach Chris Gibbes.

"I'm thrilled they give me the opportunity with a team that I'm passionate about," Holland said.