The tide appears to be turning in favour of Ian Foster, with the All Blacks coach to learn his fate from New Zealand Rugby bosses in the coming days.
The side arrived home from South Africa late on Monday, with backing for Foster growing from players, pundits, and the public.
After weeks of pressure and scrutiny, victory in the second test against the Springboks looks to have restored some faith in Foster.
After a turbulent few weeks, the flight home from South Africa was a smooth one for the All Blacks.
"It was a great flight," Foster said. "It always is after a good performance."
Off the back of that famous win at Ellis Park, Foster's stock is on the up.
And with senior players throwing their support behind him in recent days, including captain Sam Cane, the window to axe him appears to be shutting.
"I don't see any way that the NZRU [New Zealand Rugby] or Mark Robinson as CEO can possibly dump him now," said veteran sportscaster Brendan Telfer.
"To do it now, in the middle of the Rugby Championship, would be very unwise.
"I think it would be counterproductive. I think it would be disruptive to the players."
While public opinion also seems to be swinging back in his favour.
"I think because the team's behind Ian Foster that's important," said one fan.
"That was an amazing win, they should keep him," said another.
"I think they should make a change. How many chances do you get before they make a decision?"
"It's only three games. Give him a chance."
That support hasn't gone unnoticed either.
"We've had some amazing support over there and most of the rugby fans have got right in behind us," added Foster.
"After we dropped that first test, the support going on, people can hopefully recognise how hard the group's working."
Certainty will only come after crunch talks with New Zealand Rugby later this week.
Telfer thinks victory in the second test against the Springboks has gone a long way to restoring the faith in the All Blacks head coach.
"That was as good as any victory as I can recall in a test series in South Africa," he added.
"For the All Blacks to triumph, I think, shows the magic is still there - and Ian Foster deserves a lot of credit for it."
"It's always nice when you win and everything feels right when you win," said Foster.
Only time will tell if Foster will experience that winning feeling with the All Blacks once again.
