Richie McCaw doesn't miss getting smashed but the New Zealand anthem still calls him to the fieldPHOTOSPORT Richie McCaw says when he watches his former teammates getting smashed in contact is when he doesn't miss rugby. MARTIN HUNTER/FAIRFAX NZ Richie McCaw flies a glider above Omarama Basin after a trip to Mt Cook in 2006. READ MORE:* Richie McCaw promoted to Wing Commander in Royal New Zealand Air Force* Richie McCaw not keen on job with Air NZ* High-flying Richie McCaw nails his fixed wing licence; next stop helicopters* Excited fan snaps Richie McCaw at storeREUTERS Even as a youngster McCaw was a target for opposition players and fans. RNZAF Richie McCaw was given a promotion to Royal New Zealand Air Force wing commander. Phil Walter Richie McCaw copped some punishment from Quade Cooper in his time, but wasn't shy of dishing it out either.

Source: Stuff November 05, 2016 00:00 UTC