We look back at the career of Richie McCaw

26th July, 2003. The All Black went on to win the Bledisloe Cup.

Richie McCaw. Air NZ NPC 2001. Canterbury v Wellington.

Canterbury captain Richie McCaw holds the trophies up after the NPC Div 1 Final, Saturday 24 October 2004,Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Canterbury defeated Wellington 40-27.

Richie McCaw scores. International rugby union test match, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks. Saturday 12 September 2009.

Richie McCaw attacks during the Tri-Nations match between South Africa and New Zealand on the 21 August 2010.

Richie McCaw holds the World Cup aloft after beating France in the final in 2011.

Richie McCaw looks on during a scrum - 16th November 2013 - QBE International - England v New Zealand.

Ryan Crotty, Ma'a Nonu, Ben Smith and Richie McCaw celebrate at the final whistle in their game against Ireland which completed their perfect year in 2013. 14 wins from 14 tests. 24/11/13 ©INPHO/James Crombie

McCaw played his 100th game as captain of the All Blacks. 22.11.14 - Wales v New Zealand.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw holds aloft the Bledisloe Cup after his record breaking appearance during the All Blacks v Wallabies Bledisloe Cup rugby union match at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand. Saturday 15 August 2015.

Richie McCaw during this years Rugby World Cup.

Steve Hansen and Richie McCaw lift the Webb Ellis Cup in Wellington.