Richie McCaw

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The All Black captain, Richie McCaw led Canterbury to the NPC title in 2004 and then took the Crusaders to back-to-back Super rugby titles in 2005 and 2006 before assuming command of the national team. He led the Crusaders to the 2008 Rebel Sport Super 14. Generally regarded as without peer among openside flankers, McCaw featured in Crusaders final-winning teams in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008. McCaw has led the All Blacks in Tests 43 times. Only the legendary leader Sean Fitzpatrick has led his country in Tests on more occasions (51). McCaw was named 2009 New Zealand player of the year.

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Player Stats

Height 1.87m
Weight 106kg
Date Born 31/12/80
Province Canterbury
Provincial Caps 34
Provincial Debut 2000 v North Harbour
Super Caps 93
Super Points 110 (22t)
Super Debut 2001 v Hurricanes
Test Caps 80 (43 as captain)
Test Points 80 (16t)
Test Debut 2001 v Ireland
Current Season Games 2
Place Of Birth Oamaru
Total Crusader Games 93