when he was eight years old
sleeping, gadening, play
Crusaders (New Zealand)
when he was 8 years old in school
Richie McCaw's father told him when he was 8 years old that he would enjoy rugby more if he got fitter. Richie said that this comment from his father stuck with him as his father didn't say he would be better if he was fitter, he said that 'he would enjoy it more' which motivated Richie.
As of tonight, Richie McCaw.
Richie McCaw is still captain and incumbent openside flanker for the All Blacks (2009).
Canterbury, Crusaders and the All Blacks
As they both play in completely different positions its difficult to actually tag either a the best. However, it is considered across the rugby world that both in their roles are exceptional players McCaw being voded the players player of the year yet again
He is a flanker for All Blacks, New Zealand.
Richie McCaw plays 0penside flanker wearing the number 7 jersey
Yes he did. He first played for them in 2001. He missed some of 2004 due to injury, but did play for the All Blacks in 2004.