Richie McCaw gives four more years to New Zealand Rugby Union
All Blacks’ skipper, Richie McCaw, refreshed his contract with New Zealand Rugby Union for another four years. Veteran McCaw announced on May 25th his new deal in a press conference, which will keep him in the NZRU until 2015.
The agreement is the second big announcement after the re-signing of Dan Carter, who made a similar contract with NZRU last week. McCaw and Dan Carter have been offered flexible contracts with regard to their experience and status in international rugby.
Revealing his fresh agreement McCaw said that as a player he wants to achieve even more in his remaining career.
He has been playing for All Blacks since 2001 and remained a formidable part of his national side throughout his career. So far he has played 94 international games for All Blacks and scored 98 points. He was given charge of the team in 2006 against Ireland,
in a two test matche home series.
McCaw also plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby format, as a captain of the side. He was regular player of the Crusaders’ team in 2002 when they claimed their first Super Rugby title, defeating Brumbies in the final.
Addressing a press conference today morning McCaw said, "I've always said that as long as I am enjoying playing footy in New Zealand then I will stay, and the fact is I still am. I still have the hunger and desire to continue to play for the All Blacks and
the Crusaders and there are still things I want to achieve as a player."
He further claimed that, “What I have enjoyed is that the New Zealand Rugby Union have been pretty fair when it comes to negotiating contracts. We've got to something that I think's pretty fair and something I'm happy with.”
30-year-old McCaw’s previous contract with the union was ending with the conclusion of forthcoming Rugby World Cup, kicking off this year in September, in New Zealand.
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