I'm a kiwi and McCaw was completely overrated as a player. Good captain, good player by global standards but an average All Black. Not even sure I'd consider him to be the best kiwi backrower when compared to Kaino and Read, let alone the best player of all time. He has wonderful accolades such as win rates, cap records, player of the year awards...but most of that stuff is just because he was apart of a phenomenal team. He played his entire career on phenomenal teams. I rate Sam Cane above McCaw tbh
Im Irish and have been privileged to have lived through the last decade and a half of richie macaw. Without shadow of doubt the greatest open side to ever have played the game and most probably the best player full stop. Quite sure my grandchildren will be asking me about macaw and what it was like to see him play live.
@@nzfreeski you can't really compare the two. Totally different eras and skill sets, not to mention positions and in-game roles. I think my admiration for McCaw is evident from the original comment above but to suggest that its ridiculous to say that Williams was arguably better or that he should be considered in the same conversation, is willfully ignorant parochial nonsense. The truth is that there is no "goat", but many great players from many great countries who played the game throughout various eras. It's what makes rugby timelessly brilliant. Regardless of where you're from you should be able to appreciate legends.
@@conish64 Good point. Every era has its greatest. Plus in rugby, you'd need to have the best in each position. A prop vs flyhalf, for example, is impossible. Be safe in these crazy days.
What a proper LEGEND richie mccaw is. I'm an English man and you can't help but admiring his talent and the best rugby side in the world the All blacks
They've just proven what a great team they are by winning the rugby world cup 2015. And to me, they could've and should've played much better than what they did.
This is probably the first tribute to McCaw I've seen that actually shows off his exceptional skills at the breakdown. That's half of what makes him a great player!- his ability to turnover balls! Nice work on the video
Thanks Mike. :) I agree with you and i find interesting how he often turns the ball over by stealing it, instead of making a more "traditional" turnover (standing over the ball etc).
G Williams World Rugby released an awesome video recently showing Dusatoir making something like 40+ tackles at the Rugby World Cup Final. That kind of work rate is nuts. Also crazy to think mccaws been playing at this level for 15 years.
As an Irish man, and from the home of rugby, being Limerick. I rate McCaw as one of the very best players of his position. The guy never seemed happy, always thinking ahead. A burning ambition to battle on. I guess he viewed every game as a battle. And every opponent as an enemy. He is a starter in the best ever rugby team. Along with Brian O'Driscoll
@P S Bit rude, have you ever seen a match at Thomond ...the amount of respect the crowd gives when kicking is so silent it's a true representation of the game. Maybe you should think about that ethic before typing.
He had complete understanding of the tackle, breakdown and support play. Then you factor in his heart and leadership which is what truly makes him the GOAT.
phenomenal player, two things about him stand out to me. First was his workrate, game in game out his stats were on another planet compared to what other open sides were doing in terms of carrries, tackles, rucks hit. Not the fastest or the strongest he just had this huge gas tank and was always at 100%. Next was his ability to adapt his game over his long career, he started out fast and dynamic and scored a lot of tries but as he got older, the game changed, the breakdown rules changed. the Players around him got younger he adapted and evolved his game not just to stay relevant but to stay the best.
I watch this video from time to time and always marvel at this man. I am English, 54 years old, an ex player and 7 and I can honestly say that in my humble opinion he is the best I have seen so far in my lifetime. Despite possibly not being the biggest or fastest, he was big enough and had a massive engine; and his perseverance (the kick at goal chase down is a prime example), awareness, selflessness, determination, will to will, rugby brain and calmness under pressure just made him the greatest. The OED needs a new definition for the word ubiquitous: it should just say, Richard Huw McCaw.
In 2011 WRC final I remember as well seeing him offside half the game...he should have been penalised at least 5 times but the corrupted referee decided NZ should win this WC...This game was the disgrace of this sport
One thing I've noticed is McCaw's tackling technique was quite "judo-esque" - using the ball carriers' momentum rather than fighting against it. There are exceptions of course, but you didn't often see him smashing blokes backwards, it was more usually the case that he'd wrap the player up and pull him down a metre or two beyond the initial collision. Whereas that might sound like a negative point, it's actually extremely effective because it's much easier for McCaw's defending team to get the ruck and clear out; the attacking team's support players have to step over or around McCaw, even if it is technically incumbent on him to roll away. The other point here is that I reckon by not making "bigger" hits, he was able to avoid getting injured too badly. Probably a big factor in how he able to represent New Zealand 3,000 times or whatever.
That technique allowed him to get to his feet quicker to contest the ball. It was unfair occasionally that he would get penalised, just because he was so quick at the breakdown and officials/ opponents and spectators would presume he had cheated. Occasionally he would get his timing wrong, but most of the time he was legal.
I remember back in 2000 and maybe before, judo training was part of rugby training. Watch how they turn players in tackles and try to turn them over and counter turn. I know this comment is 3 years old but I remember being told all those years ago that the Crusaders do this training. I guess now they all do
The great man ,just incredible, talk about a warrior, it's only when you watched him play every game the admiration just built up and up,pity the rest of the rugby nations tried to tear him down,he played in the spirit of the game(apart from one leg trip),he's been quiet lately, hopefully not too beaten up,one of the top kiwi icons ever,just remarkable
Absolute Legend, saw McCaw at the BP station in Bombay going back so many months ago, the guy is actually massive total complete giant. Was the first time i saw him right there before my own eyes. Was a good feeling...........
I will never see leadership like this again in my lifetime, humble, determined, goal orientated, leadership by example without blame, courage to lead by example, GOAT leader and I don't say that lightly as he had a great Lieutenant in Kieran.....
Raw courage. 110% commitment. 100% dedication to performing at 110% on the field. A humble Man. An exemplary athlete. Hard work yields good results. Richie exemplifies this coda. We all respect him for all the right reasons. Legend. Thank you.
Bout to have my first game in 5 years. Now I'm just super ready to go. The speed in which he can transition from tacking a player to attacking the ball is truly remarkable. Lesh Goooooo
Thanks for this, in new Zealand we think he is the greatest, even colin meads thought so. Over 100 games won as captain and back to back world cups, says a lot
Great video mate, Ive seen a lot of McCaw videos and this is def one of the best. Shows his absolute devotion to the game and how to play it if you are a young flanker growing up. Well done
Once in a lifetime player. A true team man who gives his all, whomever he plays for. Come up with a lot of big plays in big matches. At the breakdown a freak. Champion player with a bigger heart.
great to see richies skills , in my eyes the best , being a massive rugby fan , seen and watched many , he's the best I've seen ...his record tells you ..
23 dislikes? Just because one gets beaten with the skill of the goat, one should at least appreciate the lessons this incredible once in a lifetime player applied too the game. Thanks for the upload mate. A 2hr doco on this guy by the NZRFU would be appropriate.
I dont know what it is with calling him a cheat in rucks It his job to go in a ruck even if hes causing a nuisance of himself and giving away penalties who cares his job is to get to a ball before a ruck forms and try and turn it over if he wasn't doing that then he wouldn't be a fuckin flanker.
His mentality was simply 'i will win'. He went into every tackle, every collision knowing he would win even if odds were against him. Mental strength bred a physically incredible rugby player. He wasnt the best, fastest, strongest at anything until you added his belief he was. There wont be another.
The man sent chills up my spine, watching him drag a beaten all blacks team to victory through guts and determination. More than once.. Thank you Ritchie
NZ's best ever ALL BLACK! He wasnt flashly, but he was SO EFFICIENT and SO EFFECTIVE - he did the little things with almost 100% accuracy. It still doesnt not feel right that hes not running out with the ABs anymore....!
McCaw perfected the art of breaking the rules by getting reputation of being a breakdown master.. which is pretty much what every back rower has been trying to do since forever. Hats off to him, it worked for 148 caps
He knew how to be in the game at all times making a impact every single play, clean out first break down and carry the next and hands down rugbys biggest suspect who got away 😂
Fkn hell ...3:10-3:14. That was immense skills at it's best. Steal, broke tackle, switched ball to opposite side, fended with wrong arm, offloaded. Wtf...!! That's just too much skills.
The goat...revolusionised the 7 jersey ...put the "fetch" in fetcher....just alround grunt and guts....if all the best players in each position to have ever played coild have been a team..Richie would b the captain.greatest to ever do it....hardwork beats talent allday long.his proven it
I’m an Australian. This man is not only the best ever Rugby player ever but he is the greatest captain of ANY sporting team ever. A true great
I'm a kiwi and McCaw was completely overrated as a player.
Good captain, good player by global standards but an average All Black.
Not even sure I'd consider him to be the best kiwi backrower when compared to Kaino and Read, let alone the best player of all time.
He has wonderful accolades such as win rates, cap records, player of the year awards...but most of that stuff is just because he was apart of a phenomenal team.
He played his entire career on phenomenal teams.
I rate Sam Cane above McCaw tbh
"average All Black" lol@@Waywind420
@@Waywind420your deluded
@@Waywind420 no way you rate cane more than McCaw
@@Waywind420you rate Sam over Richie? Fkn slap yourself right now you donkey
Im Irish and have been privileged to have lived through the last decade and a half of richie macaw. Without shadow of doubt the greatest open side to ever have played the game and most probably the best player full stop. Quite sure my grandchildren will be asking me about macaw and what it was like to see him play live.
just after gareth edwards.
@55dive Gareth the goat Edwards
Logan Williams dreaming. You mean when they all weighed 60kgs and no one takled?
@@nzfreeski you can't really compare the two. Totally different eras and skill sets, not to mention positions and in-game roles. I think my admiration for McCaw is evident from the original comment above but to suggest that its ridiculous to say that Williams was arguably better or that he should be considered in the same conversation, is willfully ignorant parochial nonsense. The truth is that there is no "goat", but many great players from many great countries who played the game throughout various eras. It's what makes rugby timelessly brilliant. Regardless of where you're from you should be able to appreciate legends.
@@conish64 Good point. Every era has its greatest. Plus in rugby, you'd need to have the best in each position. A prop vs flyhalf, for example, is impossible. Be safe in these crazy days.
What a proper LEGEND richie mccaw is. I'm an English man and you can't help but admiring his talent and the best rugby side in the world the All blacks
They've just proven what a great team they are by winning the rugby world cup 2015. And to me, they could've and should've played much better than what they did.
Sean Wood the lions have just invaded our shores good luck mate its gona be tuff tour.
Cheers mate.
Many thanks for your humble and kind words Sean, they mean a lot to us kiwis 🙂
This is probably the first tribute to McCaw I've seen that actually shows off his exceptional skills at the breakdown. That's half of what makes him a great player!- his ability to turnover balls! Nice work on the video
Thanks Mike. :) I agree with you and i find interesting how he often turns the ball over by stealing it, instead of making a more "traditional" turnover (standing over the ball etc).
Agreed.. Most of the clips on here are him scoring tries.. He's a 7.. No one cares about the tries.
+Mike Osorio his breakdown instincts are amazing. I put him and Dusatior in the same league, so inspirational and an engine that runs all day.
G Williams World Rugby released an awesome video recently showing Dusatoir making something like 40+ tackles at the Rugby World Cup Final. That kind of work rate is nuts. Also crazy to think mccaws been playing at this level for 15 years.
+G Williams dusiwho lol you got to be kidding no rugby players in richies leauge get outta here
As an Irish man, and from the home of rugby, being Limerick. I rate McCaw as one of the very best players of his position. The guy never seemed happy, always thinking ahead. A burning ambition to battle on. I guess he viewed every game as a battle. And every opponent as an enemy. He is a starter in the best ever rugby team. Along with Brian O'Driscoll
O driscoll wouldn't make an all black side let alone best of all time
@P S Bit rude, have you ever seen a match at Thomond ...the amount of respect the crowd gives when kicking is so silent it's a true representation of the game. Maybe you should think about that ethic before typing.
@@nathanbellamy3308 as a new zealander you are delusional
He had complete understanding of the tackle, breakdown and support play. Then you factor in his heart and leadership which is what truly makes him the GOAT.
phenomenal player, two things about him stand out to me. First was his workrate, game in game out his stats were on another planet compared to what other open sides were doing in terms of carrries, tackles, rucks hit. Not the fastest or the strongest he just had this huge gas tank and was always at 100%. Next was his ability to adapt his game over his long career, he started out fast and dynamic and scored a lot of tries but as he got older, the game changed, the breakdown rules changed. the Players around him got younger he adapted and evolved his game not just to stay relevant but to stay the best.
I watch this video from time to time and always marvel at this man. I am English, 54 years old, an ex player and 7 and I can honestly say that in my humble opinion he is the best I have seen so far in my lifetime. Despite possibly not being the biggest or fastest, he was big enough and had a massive engine; and his perseverance (the kick at goal chase down is a prime example), awareness, selflessness, determination, will to will, rugby brain and calmness under pressure just made him the greatest. The OED needs a new definition for the word ubiquitous: it should just say, Richard Huw McCaw.
Thank you
perfect captain gives 120% every game and expects the same from every1 else
Leggendario punto ha vinto tutto quello che c era da vincere
Remeber in 2011 in WRC final he played with an injured foot and did not tell anyone til after the game.a true hero.
In 2011 WRC final I remember as well seeing him offside half the game...he should have been penalised at least 5 times but the corrupted referee decided NZ should win this WC...This game was the disgrace of this sport
@@gaelveillard6024 and what happened to the All Blacks in 2007? 22 uncalled French infringements. Geez
Dear God he was amazing... I don't think I will see anything like him in my time again.
One thing I've noticed is McCaw's tackling technique was quite "judo-esque" - using the ball carriers' momentum rather than fighting against it. There are exceptions of course, but you didn't often see him smashing blokes backwards, it was more usually the case that he'd wrap the player up and pull him down a metre or two beyond the initial collision. Whereas that might sound like a negative point, it's actually extremely effective because it's much easier for McCaw's defending team to get the ruck and clear out; the attacking team's support players have to step over or around McCaw, even if it is technically incumbent on him to roll away. The other point here is that I reckon by not making "bigger" hits, he was able to avoid getting injured too badly. Probably a big factor in how he able to represent New Zealand 3,000 times or whatever.
Rugby is a finesse game, and the best rugby players finesse the tackle. Of course, there is always a time and place for the brawn
That technique allowed him to get to his feet quicker to contest the ball. It was unfair occasionally that he would get penalised, just because he was so quick at the breakdown and officials/ opponents and spectators would presume he had cheated. Occasionally he would get his timing wrong, but most of the time he was legal.
I remember back in 2000 and maybe before, judo training was part of rugby training. Watch how they turn players in tackles and try to turn them over and counter turn. I know this comment is 3 years old but I remember being told all those years ago that the Crusaders do this training. I guess now they all do
The great man ,just incredible, talk about a warrior, it's only when you watched him play every game the admiration just built up and up,pity the rest of the rugby nations tried to tear him down,he played in the spirit of the game(apart from one leg trip),he's been quiet lately, hopefully not too beaten up,one of the top kiwi icons ever,just remarkable
Goat forward and goat back in the same team.
Richie has won more international matches than all but 4 others have played.
131 test match wins from 148 played.
Absolute Legend, saw McCaw at the BP station in Bombay going back so many months ago, the guy is actually massive total complete giant.
Was the first time i saw him right there before my own eyes. Was a good feeling...........
I will never see leadership like this again in my lifetime, humble, determined, goal orientated, leadership by example without blame, courage to lead by example, GOAT leader and I don't say that lightly as he had a great Lieutenant in Kieran.....
The best loose forward in the world of rugby infact the best over all player of all time , hands down. #oldbutstillgotit #Respect #Legend #7
Raw courage. 110% commitment. 100% dedication to performing at 110% on the field. A humble Man. An exemplary athlete.
Hard work yields good results. Richie exemplifies this coda. We all respect him for all the right reasons. Legend. Thank you.
Probably the best player ive ever seen, makes my country proud and strong.
Bout to have my first game in 5 years. Now I'm just super ready to go. The speed in which he can transition from tacking a player to attacking the ball is truly remarkable. Lesh Goooooo
He has to be my favorite player! True legend
Just Awsome🙏🙌 from South African nothing but mad respect for this absolute class legend🙌
Thanks for this, in new Zealand we think he is the greatest, even colin meads thought so. Over 100 games won as captain and back to back world cups, says a lot
with respect to Richie Mcaw......its a blessing to watch you play bro.....you're the best no.7 .....well done...
Great video mate, Ive seen a lot of McCaw videos and this is def one of the best. Shows his absolute devotion to the game and how to play it if you are a young flanker growing up.
Well done
can't get much more iconic new zealand people than richie mccaw
He's a jack-of-all-trades but his ambition and drive to win is what sets him apart from others, his will.
Once in a lifetime player. A true team man who gives his all, whomever he plays for. Come up with a lot of big plays in big matches. At the breakdown a freak. Champion player with a bigger heart.
great to see richies skills , in my eyes the best , being a massive rugby fan , seen and watched many , he's the best I've seen ...his record tells you ..
23 dislikes? Just because one gets beaten with the skill of the goat, one should at least appreciate the lessons this incredible once in a lifetime player applied too the game.
Thanks for the upload mate.
A 2hr doco on this guy by the NZRFU would be appropriate.
I agree and apoligise. How bout ten half hour docos?
that steal at around 2:30 is just boss...... just shows you how alert you have to be at the breakdown
It is ridiculous. I honestly don't think I've seen this done before or since. Not quite this clinically anyway.
@@vonteflon He's done a few other steals like that. There's video. One of them was more as a tackler against a Wallaby.
@@Tom_McMurtry all right, maybe I was being a bit hyperbolic, but it was pretty spectacular.
@@vonteflon it was! Really I am just meaning that he's the only one I've seen do it. And it's been more than once.
He is The best.
My most favorite player.
The Greatest Warrior the rugby world has ever seen......Salute you
Probably the best All Black. He was great at everything, and definitely our best Captain.
The best forward to ever play the game.
The undying draught horse. The titan in black. Thanks for the video
The GOAT - made me nervous every time. South African fan
Imagine having the absolute sharpest and most resilient blade that newzealand has ever wielded come full speed at you. It would be terrifying.
I dont know what it is with calling him a cheat in rucks It his job to go in a ruck even if hes causing a nuisance of himself and giving away penalties who cares his job is to get to a ball before a ruck forms and try and turn it over if he wasn't doing that then he wouldn't be a fuckin flanker.
Singulargravy9 exactly, its the refs jobs to call penalties not his lol
precisely
Its been a year! since his retirement,and still waiting to see who can beat him, and there is nobody. LEGEND!! NO 7
Guillaume Botha Michael hooper Sean obrien
@@seandarcy1783 who?? McCaw first, daylight second, very distant second.
The greatest workhorse right there
A warrior who never stopped fighting.
Total legend.
His mentality was simply 'i will win'. He went into every tackle, every collision knowing he would win even if odds were against him. Mental strength bred a physically incredible rugby player. He wasnt the best, fastest, strongest at anything until you added his belief he was. There wont be another.
Respect
The man sent chills up my spine, watching him drag a beaten all blacks team to victory through guts and determination. More than once..
Thank you Ritchie
love all the videos can't wait to see the movie!!
Richie should be allowed to have mutiple Wives so he can Father 50 kids!!
hahaha. bro thats brilliant
just add Valarie Adams eggs...
Between him and carter they’ve nearly got a forward pack of kids already 😂
Hahahahaha spread that seed
😆
Probably the best player to ever step on the field.
And yes, that's coming from a completely biased Kiwi. Still true though.
Also agreed coming from a Canadian
SSJ Bardock And i agree im a maori
SSJ Bardock 100% agree from a Zimbabwean Polish Russian Jewish German!!!!
SSJ Bardock disagree. coming from an aussie
queer cooper. hes mah boy
u just amazing ritchie luv u xxx
The Best Open Side Flanker of All Time
NZ's best ever ALL BLACK! He wasnt flashly, but he was SO EFFICIENT and SO EFFECTIVE - he did the little things with almost 100% accuracy. It still doesnt not feel right that hes not running out with the ABs anymore....!
Best player of all time, and I'm an England fan
Adam Challis I'm from Argentina and I totally agree
Legend of the rugby
Farrrrrrrr so glad I watched this video 😍😍
McCaw perfected the art of breaking the rules by getting reputation of being a breakdown master.. which is pretty much what every back rower has been trying to do since forever. Hats off to him, it worked for 148 caps
Nice video mate
Thanks man. Your videos are awesome.
yeah exactly
"Richie McCaw has stolen in!" The words out of every rugby commentators mouth
the first run against the springboks was amazing :-)
perfect soundtrack
Now that's the definition of leading from the front
Favourite player !!!!!!!!!!!!!
sadly theres no highlight for 100% dependability. What a Champion
this man was my childhood
Absolutely Brilliant.
My second all-time favourite after Dan Carter. And I'm a Springbok fan obviously.
This guy he was a nightmare in the opposition
Greatest Rugby Player ever lived
Greatest Rugby Player to play The Game
Greatest Rugby Player of ALL time
He knew how to be in the game at all times making a impact every single play, clean out first break down and carry the next and hands down rugbys biggest suspect who got away 😂
he really PLAYED the game!!!
Legend...
Hi mate how are you doing today
the situational awareness of this man..
McCaw simply the goat
Pure magician!
Awesome video with epic music
So privilege to have been in the presence of Richie and dan
The Best to ever don the 7 jersey
Broken about Mckaw
So sorry
From South Africa
He would have run New Zealand in the end
Heartbreaking
RIP
Condolences to his family
Terrible
yea, richie's play is pretty dope.
Live long and prosper Sir Richard
The mightiest rugby player of all time.
10 Dislikes @26/10/15. Must be Phil Kearns and his buddies!! lmao
He is MIGHTY indeed.
King Richie!!
His timimg is nearly perfect
Fkn hell ...3:10-3:14. That was immense skills at it's best. Steal, broke tackle, switched ball to opposite side, fended with wrong arm, offloaded. Wtf...!! That's just too much skills.
what's with the dodgy music overlay?
Dodgy is too kind
The man !!!!
Richie McCaw and Michael "Ice Man" Jones are the greatest Flankers of ALL TIME
Im so glad he played for New Zealand
He will be missed.he has been a great leader.
They could make a marvel character out of him surely
Best All Black of all time, therefore the greatest rugby player of all time...you know it's true yappiepomiwalleroo 😜
Was the try at 0:38 awarded?
great player - great compilation - and love the soundtrack - what is that track called?
0:01 what is the song ?? Please !!!!!!!!!!!
lejos el mejor capitan de la historia del rugby,una leyenda viviente y una gran inspiracion para las futuras generaciones grande richie!!
The goat...revolusionised the 7 jersey ...put the "fetch" in fetcher....just alround grunt and guts....if all the best players in each position to have ever played coild have been a team..Richie would b the captain.greatest to ever do it....hardwork beats talent allday long.his proven it
god of rugby !!!!
my hero