The All Blacks prepared for their game in Chicago with some American football in the snow

THE ALL BLACKS play the US Eagles in the sold out 51,000 capacity Soldier Field stadium in Chicago today, but as we covered earlier in the week, there have been mixed signals about how much interest there is in the game.

The All Blacks had their captain’s run yesterday and were greeted by some traditional Chicago weather.

Owen Franks, Sonny Bill Williams and Augustine Pulu shelter from the wind and snow Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO

I wouldn’t envy the lads in this team photo.

The All Blacks pose for a team photo despite the wind and rain Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO

And if rugby doesn’t work out for TJ Perenara, he can always turn to American football. Just look at his perfect form on this throw.

TJ Perenara playing American football Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO

The All Blacks are 57 point favourites against the Eagles tonight. We will keep them in our prayers.

The All Blacks prepared for their game in Chicago with some American football in the snow

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