On Monday, Cane backed the decision to bench him during the Christchurch loss to Argentina, with the skipper confident that his coaches know best.
Cane was substituted in the 67th minute of the seven-point defeat and left to watch from the sidelines as his side unsuccessfully attempted to prevent the Pumas from recording their first win in New Zealand.
It was the fourth time this season that Ian Foster has called for his captain to be replaced. Eyebrows were raised when the coach did so during the decisive third-test loss against Ireland, with Cane also substituted in the All Blacks' wins over Ireland at Eden Park and South Africa at Ellis Park.
But after making way for Akira Ioane in the key moments at Orangetheory Stadium, Cane had no qualms about not being required for the full 80 minutes.
"That wasn't talked about or pre-determined or anything to do with me," he said. "But I back the coaches when they make a decision to sub someone, whether that's me or anyone else.
"They're doing it with the best interests of the team at heart and that's how decisions are made in this team. I don't take it personally, by any means."
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