Richie McCaw explains why he never wanted to sign for one of the 14 best clubs

The former New Zealand international team’s third streak, Richie McCaw amply captured in columns olympic back To talk about his career.

The latter notably explained why he never wanted to leave Super Rugby and New Zealand to join the Top 14 team.

He says he never felt the desire to leave New Zealand. Extract:

“I didn’t want to play for a club just to make more money. I couldn’t go to a team knowing I wasn’t going to fully invest. I also thought if I could keep playing at a high level then I should stay at the Crusaders and keep playing for the All Blacks. I also had the opportunity to focus more on flying helicopters, so I didn’t want to miss that at the end of my career.

Plus, my wife, a field hockey player, was preparing for the 2016 Olympics and I didn’t want to leave. In fact, I have never had this desire to leave New Zealand.”

In the process, he’s indicating that he doesn’t feel like becoming a rugby coach. Explains himself. Extract:

“No, not now. I think I would get very frustrated with the idea of ​​becoming a coach. When I was a captain, I felt like I could really influence my teammates on the pitch and get into a fight with them. Being a coach means looking at your players and… not being able to Do anything! For me, it would be very difficult to be like a spectator. I have already led some courses for children or high school students. I really appreciate the fact that they teach some gestures and how to improve them but it stops there. Maybe one day I will change My opinion! “

In conclusion, Richie McCaw reveals two coaches who have distinguished him the most during his career. Extract:

“I haven’t had a lot of coaches in my career but I can say Robbie Deans and Steve Hansen have been very important to me. It’s funny because they were my first Crusaders and I followed them, sort of on the All Blacks after that. I spent more time With Steve Hansen and I say he never stopped challenging me, especially in my later years. I owe him a huge part of my career.”