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Athlete
Richie McCaw
Famoose for
Captaining New Zealand to consecutive Rugby World Cup titles.
World Cup · Title defence
- Born
- 31 December 1980
- Birthplace
- Oamaru, New Zealand
More people
Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw is a New Zealand flanker known for his work at the breakdown and sustained leadership.
Early life
North Otago
Grew up on a farm.
School rugby
Developed at Otago Boys’ High School.
Career
- 1999
Canterbury
Began senior provincial rugby.
- 2001
All Blacks debut
Entered international rugby.
- 2006–2015
Captain
Led New Zealand through two World Cup victories.
Achievements
World Cup
Captained the winning team.
Title defence
Led New Zealand to another World Cup.
148 Tests
Built a long international career.
Beyond rugby
Aviation
Became a helicopter pilot.
Endurance sport
Competed in adventure racing after rugby.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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