McCaw retires
The Herald reports:
Richie McCaw has today confirmed he is hanging up his boots and retiring from professional rugby.
The 34-year-old All Blacks captain and most capped All Black of all time has drawn the curtain on his stunning international career which started in Dublin 14 years ago, almost to the day, and ended in London last month when he hoisted the Webb Ellis Cup aloft for the second time.
Not just the most capped All Black of all time, but the most capped rugby player ever.
“I am heavily involved in the Christchurch Helicopters company, they are great people and I’m excited about the opportunities there. Aviation is something I’m passionate about, I’m going to carry on flying and work towards getting my commercial pilot licence.
Great to do what you love.
McCaw said he’d love to be involved in the game in the future. He never considered taking up a professional contract overseas after his international days were over.
Riche would be a great referee! 🙂
Some McCaw stats:
- 131 victories for the All Blacks (32% of their total victories since 1903)
- Won 131 out of 148 tests
- Scored 27 tries
- 10 Bledisloe Cups
- Four tri-Nation titles
- Three Rugby Championships
- Two World Cups
- Win 59 out of 61 tests in NZ
- World Rugby Player of the Year three times
14 years of test rugby is an incredible effort, especially as a flanker.