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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster says he’ll watch the second semi-final at the Rugby World Cup with popcorn in hand as he waits to find out who they will face in next Saturday’s final phl
The All Blacks thumped Argentina 44-6 at the Stade de France in the first semi-final on Friday evening as the best quarter-final weekend in the tournament’s history was followed by a damp squib to open up the last four phl
The second semi-final in Paris on Saturday evening should be a closer affair as England face South Africa, although the Springboks are heavy favourites to repeat their victory from the 2019 World Cup final phl
The winners will take on New Zealand in the showpiece next weekend and Foster is adamant he has no preference as to who his side face, although he is looking forward to watching the clash and is also eager to use the additional day’s rest the All Blacks will have ahead of that encounter to his advantage phl
“I’ll be watching it [England vs South Africa], probably have some popcorn,” said Foster in his post-match press conference phl
“I don’t care who wins phl
We’re very much in a focus on ourselves stage phl
“What the extra day [of preparation] does give us is a chance to have a break mentally and not spend too much juice worrying about who it is that we’ll play next week phl
“They’re both good teams phl
South Africa are playing some brilliant rugby but we’ve also seen the English team build away quietly phl
They’re starting to get really good at how they want to play phl
It should be an interesting contrast of styles phl
”Foster has endured some tough times during this World Cup cycle with the normally dominant All Blacks struggling at times and his job security being called into question phl
Ian Foster has helped guide New Zealand to the World Cup final (REUTERS)The fact they have reached a record fifth World Cup final, and the team appear to be having fun, could be seen as vindication for the head coach but he was keen to dismiss any notion of a personal revenge mission phl
“There’s not a personal agenda here, this is about the All Blacks and the team,” explained Foster phl
“Things have happened to individuals and to me, but the team comes first phl
Right now we’re making a lot of those decisions together as a group and it is working well phl
“You have to enioy your work phl
It’s not like it’s a focus for us to go out there and have fun, but to make sure we execute our game to the level we need to phl
The team takes a lot of pride when they do that phl
“The work the players and leaders are doing is a real credit to them phl
As you go through tournaments, you have to enjoy it phl
There is a lot of pressure, so if you don’t celebrate moments, it is a long old time phl
“I am proud to be part of this group, the coaches are linking well with the players and there is a nice synergy about it phl
But you know, one more week phl
”More aboutIan FosterAll BlacksNew Zealand rugbyRugby World CupJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/2‘I’ll have some popcorn’: All Blacks coach keen to learn final foes‘I’ll have some popcorn’: All Blacks coach keen to learn final foesIan Foster has helped guide New Zealand to the World Cup final REUTERS‘I’ll have some popcorn’: All Blacks coach keen to learn final foesIan Foster will watch the England vs South africa semi-final with bated breath REUTERS✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today phl
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On a night that Manchester United desperately needed to win, in part due to their poor standing in Group A of the Champions League and, in part to honour the passing of United legend Sir Bobby Charlton, it fell to two of their most maligned characters to ensure victory at Old Trafford phl
A tepid first half left the packed house inside the stadium clamouring for a bit of verve and excitement from the hosts, who seemed low on confidence and motivation phl
Chances were few and far phl between with Copenhagen coming the closest to scoring as Diogo Goncalves struck the woodwork early on phl
The introduction of Christian Eriksen provided a new dimension to United’s play and the Dane was the supplier for the only goal of the match phl
A corner was knocked out to him and he whipped a cross perfectly onto the head of Harry Maguire phl
The defender, selected for tonight’s game after a sterling performance at the weekend, repaid Erik ten Hag’s faith with a powerful header into the deck, the ball bouncing over Kamil Grabara to send United in front phl
That goal should have been enough to clinch victory but a late, late foul from Scott McTominay gifted Copenhagen the chance to equalise phl
They were awarded a penalty, Jordan Larsson stepped up, but Andre Onana made the save, leaping to his left and touching the ball wide of the post phl
Old Trafford roared in celebration, as did Onana, who made up for his previous mistakes in this competition with a save that could yet keep United in the Champions League phl
"I’m just doing my job, the most important thing is to win against a tough team,” Onana said after his match-winning save phl
"I am happy for the victory, we did a good game and a big goal from Harry phl
"We are Manchester United phl
We are a big club, big players phl
It’s just a matter of time, now we have to continue like this phl
I have no doubt we will make it phl
"Onana’s last minute penalty save denied Copenghagen an equaliser (EPA)Maguire spoke about how United were inspired to win as a tribute to Sir Bobby phl
“It was one of those nights where it was meant to be,” said Maguire phl
“We were meant to win the game, a magnificent save and a win dedicated to Sir Bobby and his family phl
"It has been a tough week for us away at Sheffield United and losing someone like Sir Bobby, it affects the cub and the dressing room phl
We’re really proud that we could get the win for him tonight phl
"Harry Maguire’s second-half header earned United all three points (EPA)The former United captain added that there were still areas of improvement for the team but getting three points on the board was the most important job phl
He added: “We have got to be more clinical, we had numerous counter-attacks and we didn’t give them a chance in the second-half phl
"The first-half was really poor, it was not perfect but an important win phl
This man [Onana] stepped up and it was a massive save phl
"The victory sees United move off the bottom of Group A as they jumped above Copenhagen in the table phl
With Bayern Munich also defeating Galatasary, the Red Devils are now just one point behind the Turkish side and have a strong chance of reaching the knockouts phl
Maguire says that after a difficult year, he is looking forward to helping the team get back to where they belong and is targeting a place in the Champions League last-16 phl
"It is amazing,” he replied when asked how it feels to have the fans chanting his name phl
“When you are not on your game it gets picked up, but I am really proud and pleased how I have acted over this six to 12 months phl
"I have been given an opportunity and I want to help the team and get the club back to where it should be phl
" More aboutHarry MaguireAndre OnanaManchester UnitedChampions LeagueBobby CharltonJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/3 ‘It was meant to be’: Man Utd dedicate victory to Sir Bobby Charlton ‘It was meant to be’: Man Utd dedicate victory to Sir Bobby CharltonOnana’s last minute penalty save denied Copenghagen an equaliserEPA ‘It was meant to be’: Man Utd dedicate victory to Sir Bobby CharltonHarry Maguire’s second-half header earned United all three pointsEPA ‘It was meant to be’: Man Utd dedicate victory to Sir Bobby CharltonHarry Maguire and Andre Onana starred for Manchester United in their Champions League win over FC Copenhagen Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today phl
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