Richie McCaw, the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain, is believed to have suffered a potential broken rib following a cycling mishap during the 5 Passes Tour on New Zealand’s South Island.
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The 42-year-old encountered the accident during the four-day challenge, sustaining grazes as well. McCaw’s wife, Gemma, shared on Instagram about tending to his wounds after the fall and speculated about a possible broken rib.
Fortunately, the injuries were not severe, and the former All Blacks skipper managed to complete the race. McCaw expressed his satisfaction on social media after finishing the 5 Passes bike tour, covering 618km and 5800m of climbing over four days. Despite the challenges in the A grade, he celebrated his teammate Luke McPherson claiming the yellow jersey and Nathan Cohen securing the sprinters jersey.
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Since retiring in 2015 after his second World Cup victory, McCaw has participated in various endurance events. Reflecting on the recent 2023 loss in France, where the Springboks secured a 12-11 win over New Zealand in the final, McCaw discussed the difficulty of the defeat.
He empathized with the players, acknowledging the challenge of coming so close to victory but falling short in the nature of competitive World Cups. Despite the disappointment, McCaw recognized the unpredictable nature of sports and the necessity to get everything right when it matters most.