Rugby-All Blacks won't be under-estimating USA Eagles, says Cane

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - June Internationals - New Zealand vs France - Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - June 16, 2018 - Sam Cane of New Zealand runs with the ball. REUTERS/Ross Setford/File Photo

(Reuters) - New Zealand have no intention of under-estimating the USA Eagles when the sides meet in a test match next week in Washington, their captain Sam Cane said on Wednesday.

The Oct. 23 clash, designed to grow interest in the sport amongst Americans, marks the start of a run of five tests in consecutive weeks for the All Blacks with Wales, Italy, Ireland and France their other opponents.