Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw (born 31 December 1980 in Oamaru, North Otago) is a professional New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the openside flanker position and is the current captain of the New Zealand Rugby Team (the All Blacks). He debuted for the All Blacks in 2001, and has currently played a record-equaling (with Mils Muliaina) 94 tests for his country. He was made captain in 2006 and is now the most capped All Black captain, leading the side in 57 test matches. During his career McCaw has played in two World Cups, won seven Tri Nations titles, played in three successful Grand Slam tours and won the Bledisloe Cup eight times. McCaw also represents Canterbury in the ITM Cup and the Crusaders in Super Rugby. He has been named the International Rugby Board (IRB) International Player of The Year a record three times. Along with Dan Carter, McCaw earns 750,000 NZD a year, making him the joint highest paid player in New Zealand.
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