Count Sam Whitelock in as a fan of the United States securing the rights to stage the Rugby World Cup.
Earlier this week, USA Rugby announced it's bid for the men's and women's world cups in 2027 days before the All Blacks test just outside Washington.
The news has been met with positivity inside the All Blacks camp with skipper Sam Whitelock in favour of the game's showpiece event being staged in the land of opportunity.
"You can tell there is some real momentum going into rugby here," Whitelock said on the eve of the test against the Eagles.
"It's pretty cool to see. They know how to put on a show.
"It's about the before, the halftime, the celebrations, the music. They do it so well. So whether it's here in 2027, or after that, I'm sure they'll do an awesome job."
Whitelock notes the major advantage the US has over other potential locations is the variety of sports stadiums that could hold matches.
From Las Vegas' state-of-the-art Allegiant Stadium, to Boston's Fenway Park, the thought of international rugby filling famous arena's excites the 127 test veteran.
"It would be a pretty cool place for the players to come play and for supporters to come and be a tourist and have a look around."
More than 40,000 fans are expected to attend Saturday's test match at FedExField as the sport tries to make inroads in a country where American football, basketball, baseball and ice hockey reign supreme.
The next Rugby World Cup will be held in France in 2023.
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