Having announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of the season, 95-cap Sam Cane has pledged his full support to the next All Blacks captain.
Harry Wilson is expected to be out for eight weeks following surgery on his broken arm but the Queensland back-rower remains a contender for a Test recall.
The Western Force's 48-10 win over Fijian Drua has kept their finals hopes alive, and they will be aiming to sweep aside the Waratahs in Perth this week.