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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses ‘favourites’ tag against Argentina

Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.

The three-time champions have lost just two of 36 matches against Los Pumas and are widely expected to prevail again in Friday’s crunch clash at the Stade de France in Paris.

“There are two teams in the semi-final – anyone can win,” said the All Blacks boss. “That’s the first mindset both teams have.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses ‘favourites’ tag against Argentina

Three-time champions New Zealand have lost just two of 36 matches against Los Pumas and are widely expected to prevail again in Paris on Friday.

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