Richie McCaw is a former professional rugby player from New Zealand, widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby union players of all time. Born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, he played as a flanker and captained the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team, from 2006 to 2015. During his career, McCaw led the All Blacks to two Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. Known for his exceptional leadership, work ethic, and tactical intelligence, he earned numerous accolades, including the IRB Player of the Year award multiple times.