Martin takes aim at media for making his job security 'breaking news'

Media speculation at its worst

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has taken aim at the media for making his job security 'breaking news'.

Foster was responding to reports that he could be sacked if the All Blacks lose to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

The speculation has been fuelled by the All Blacks' poor form in recent months, which has seen them lose three of their last four matches.

Foster said he was "disappointed" by the media's focus on his job security.

"It's just noise," he said.

"I'm not going to waste my time worrying about it.

"My focus is on preparing the team for the Ireland match.

"We're all hurting after the loss to South Africa, but we're determined to bounce back and put in a good performance in Dublin."

NZ Rugby has backed Foster, saying it is "fully supportive" of him.

"We're confident that Ian is the right person to lead the All Blacks," NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson said.

"He has our full support."

The media has defended its coverage of Foster's job security, saying it is simply reporting the facts.

"There's no doubt that Foster is under pressure," said one journalist.

"The All Blacks have lost three of their last four matches, and they're facing a tough match against Ireland on Saturday.

"It's only natural that the media would be asking questions about his future."

The media's focus on Foster's job security is a reminder of the intense pressure that comes with coaching the All Blacks.

Foster is a good coach, but he needs to start winning games soon, or he could find himself out of a job.