So McCaw it is. Richie McCaw was named the 2009 IRB Player of the Year. In one of my earlier blogs, I said how it had to be between Brian O'Driscoll and Fourie Du preez for the coveted award, so it has come as a bit of a surprise to see him walk away with the award. Yes McCaw has been outstanding, but the All Blacks did not win anything, whereas the other two main contenders led their country to Six Nations and Tri Nations success respectively. Nevertheless, Richie McCaw is the ultimate Flanker in world rugby, and few can match the work rate of the New Zealand captain. He became the first player to win the award twice after winning it in 2006 also. Well done Richie, although I think the two previously mentioned international stars can count themselves very unlucky.
Monday, November 30, 2009
McCaw grabs 2009 player of the year!
So McCaw it is. Richie McCaw was named the 2009 IRB Player of the Year. In one of my earlier blogs, I said how it had to be between Brian O'Driscoll and Fourie Du preez for the coveted award, so it has come as a bit of a surprise to see him walk away with the award. Yes McCaw has been outstanding, but the All Blacks did not win anything, whereas the other two main contenders led their country to Six Nations and Tri Nations success respectively. Nevertheless, Richie McCaw is the ultimate Flanker in world rugby, and few can match the work rate of the New Zealand captain. He became the first player to win the award twice after winning it in 2006 also. Well done Richie, although I think the two previously mentioned international stars can count themselves very unlucky.
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