Richie McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby union player who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, New Zealand.
McCaw played as a flanker for the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, and was captain of the team from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. During his career, he won two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015, making him one of only twenty players to have won the tournament twice.
In addition to his World Cup victories, McCaw also won numerous other accolades, including ten Tri-Nations titles, seven Rugby Championship titles, and three Bledisloe Cups. He was also named the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year a record three times in 2006, 2009, and 2010.
McCaw is known for his exceptional skills as a rugby player, as well as his strong leadership on and off the field. His dedication to the sport and his team, as well as his humble and gracious attitude, have made him a beloved figure in New Zealand and around the world.
