The Real McCaw: The Autobiography

Richie McCaw

Nov 2012 · Aurum

About this ebook

Richie McCaw, Rugby World Cup winning captain and the New Zealand All Black's most capped player of all time, is unquestionably the greatest player of his generation. He is arguably the most talented player of all time.

In his bestselling autobiography, McCaw talks with brutal honesty about the roots of his family life that defined his character and how it gave him the strength to emerge from the lowest moment in his career to lift the Webb Ellis Cup, and become the most successful captain world rugby has ever seen.

As he prepares to become the first captain to successfully defend the World Cup, McCaw has set the standard of what a professional rugby player should be. Hugely popular and respected, his sheer presence means that he is a natural leader both on and off the pitch and his story is not just a brutal account of life on the front line, but an exhilarating portrait of modern rugby.

Ratings and reviews

It was very descriptive. I felt like I was in those rucks, mauls, and scrums. It showed you an insight into Richie McCaw, the man; a guy who's passionate about flying and loves his family. He dreamed of being a GAB (Great All Black) and by Jove, I think he did it.

Didn't really follow his personal life like I thought it would. I'm not a big crusaders fan. He repeats himself a bit but it was a good book that I enjoyed

Best open side flanker to ever play the game!!!!!

About the author

Richie McCaw is widely regarded as the best rugby union player of his generation and arguably the most talented of all time. He made his debut for the All Blacks in 2001 and won seven Tri Nations titles, completed three successful Grand Slam tours and won the Bledisloe Cup eight times, as well as the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup. He is the most capped test rugby player of all time, and won the World Rugby player of the year award a joint record three times. In November 2015, he accounced his retirement from rugby union.