Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby union after 148 caps for his country.
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby union after 148 caps for his country.
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Richie McCaw's All Blacks career began winning the U19s WC in 1999.
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The following year he was called up to the U21s and debuted for Canterbury.
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Before winning the NPC championship and captaining the All Blacks U21s.
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He was named 'Man of the Match' on his debut for the All Blacks, in 2001.
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He won the World Cup in 2003, as well as New Zealand Player of the Year.
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He was captain of Canterbury and the Crusaders with the next two years.
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In 2006 he became the All Blacks captain, won the NPC and Tri Nations.
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In 2012 he claimed 100 Test wins and became the 'Most Capped Captain'.
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McCaw had the 'perfect year' in 2013, winning all 14 tests.
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Has 'Most tries by any player against a tier-one opponent' - (11) vs Australia
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He won 6 NPCs, 4 World Cups, 3 Super Rugby and 10 Tri Nations cups.
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His last game saw him lead the All Blacks to claim 2015 World Cup.
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McCaw retired the 'Most Capped International Test player' of all time
