The worst-kept secret in New Zealand sport is out; Richie McCaw is staying in New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup.
McCaw has signed on with the NZRU through to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. If there is a player who could still be around in four years time, it is McCaw. He could name his price overseas, but his loyalty lies with New Zealand rugby, and in these materialistic days, that is highly commendable.
Richie McCaw was still a relative novice in leadership terms at the 2007 RWC, but has since become one of the outstanding All Black captains. He leads by example, has huge mana within the team and the international game, and is a genuine matchwinner. His record of 50 test wins from 57 tests as captain speaks for itself.
We applaud Richie McCaw's loyalty to New Zealand rugby and to the All Blacks. If he is well managed, there is no reason why his international career should not continue for a few seasons yet. His new contract includes provision for time away from the game if he so desires, and this will help his longevity.
All hail Saint Richie; he's on the verge of greatness!
3 comments:
Deifying McCaw now Inventory, the way you do Key, the way you do Jesus?
Sooooo transparent, you sycophants.
could he be the first player to play a RWC with a knighthood?
"'e's not the messiah, 'e's been a naughty boy"
And very possibly, anon, very possibly.
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