Wallabies dangerous after loss - Cane

The All Blacks are refusing to get ahead of themselves, after comfortably beating the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup opener over the weekend.

New Zealand put a poor first half behind them to romp to a 38‑13 victory in Sydney and can seal the series with a win at long‑time fortress Eden Park this Saturday.

Australia's bid for their first Bledisloe Cup since 2002 have been dealt a further blow, after star Israel Folau was ruled out of the return test with an ankle injury.

All Blacks openside flanker Sam Cane believes a Wallabies loss is even more reason to be cautious and won't read too much into their own second half showing.

"They're dangerous when they're hurting and a real challenge for us is to prepare better than them for the test match.

Folau's absence has seen Melbourne Rebels flyer Sefa Naivalu drafted into the Wallabies camp, with debutant Jack Maddocks and Tom Banks set to fight it out for the starting fullback position.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen echoed Cane's comments and is confident whoever comes into the side will fill the large boots of Folau.

The Wallabies will meet the All Blacks at Eden Park at 7.35pm Saturday. The Wallabies last victory against the All Blacks at Eden Park was 32 years ago.

Meanwhile South Africa will take on Argentina at 7.10am Sunday.

[Source : Newshub]

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