All Blacks Players & Team Announcements

All Blacks 2011 Team for the Rugby World Cup

The All Blacks team for the Rugby World Cup is as follows:

Corey Flynn Canterbury (14), Andrew Hore Taranaki (54), Keven Mealamu Auckland (85), John Afoa Auckland (33), Ben Franks Tasman (11), Owen Franks Canterbury (23), Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75), Anthony Boric North Harbour (20), Brad Thorn Canterbury (51) , Samuel Whitelock Canterbury (17), Ali Williams Auckland (65), Jerome Kaino Auckland (41), Richie McCaw (capt) Canterbury (97), Kieran Read Canterbury (31), Adam Thomson Otago (21), Victor Vito Wellington (7), Jimmy Cowan Southland (47) Andy Ellis Canterbury (20), Piri Weepu Wellington (48), Daniel Carter Canterbury (82), Colin Slade Canterbury (5), Richard Kahui Waikato (12), Ma’a Nonu Wellington (58), Conrad Smith Wellington (48), Sonny Bill Williams Canterbury (7), Israel Dagg Hawke’s Bay (7), Zac Guildford Hawke’s Bay (6), Cory Jane Wellington (24), Mils Muliaina Waikato (97), Isaia Toeava Auckland (31)

All Blacks Player Quick Facts: RICHARD HUGH McCAW

Richard Hugh McCaw or best known as Richie, the inspirational captain of the All Blacks, was born on 31st December 1980 in the town of Oamaru. Oamaru is located in the South Island of New Zealand a boasts a population of approximately 20,000 residents.

Riche McCaw plays for the Canterbury rugby team in the Air New Zealand Cup and for the Crusaders in the Super 14 tournament.

Richie McCaw's All Blacks debut test match was on Saturday, 17 November 2001 verses Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. Richie McCaw signalled the start of a new era for the All Blacks with a vibrant and skilful performance in the 40-29 win over Ireland.

He was All Black number 1,014.

In the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Richie scored the first two tries against Italy at Marseille which produced a big win for the All Blacks 76 points to 14.