Todd Clever wants US Eagles battle with All Blacks to win over NFL crowd

The US captain is adamant his underdogs can show gladiator spirit against the world champions at a packed Soldier FieldThrough rugby, Todd Clever has seen the world. Californian by birth and easy-going nature, at 31 he has 59 US caps and has been to World Cups in Australia, France and New Zealand, where he began his professional career. He is set to lead the Eagles again in England next year.Clever is now employed in Japan, where he went after a stint in South Africa and became the first American to play Super Rugby. On Saturday, however, the big backrower will find the rugby world on his door…