Friday, July 30, 2010
The online live streaming, online live against New Zealand vs Australia ."I think it's been a lot of talk about not much," McCaw said on Friday."I wouldn't have thought so. They pride themselves on making sure they call it the same way no matter who it is. There are times I get it the other way perhaps.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says the stadium pitch for Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby match against Australia should be "good as gold," dismissing criticism of the surface.McCaw said Friday that he and the All Blacks squad visited the Docklands venue on Thursday and had little issue with the pitch that has been criticized by Australian Rules football players for being uneven and spongy in places.
He says he has a clear idea of how far he can push the boundaries in the most competitive area of the game at the breakdowns.He will make his 64th Test appearance, moving ahead of John Kirwan and Jonah Lomu as the All Blacks' most-capped winger. Prop Tony Woodcock will play his 66th Test, joining Greg Somerville as the most-capped All Blacks prop.
The All Blacks, led by McCaw and fullback Mils Muliaina who will both play their 86th Tests, have put together a team of extraordinary depth.
Australia: Adam Ashley Cooper, James O'Connor, Rob Horne, Berrick Barnes, Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau, Will Genia; Richard Brown, David Pocock, Rocky Elsom (captain), Nathan Sharpe, Dean Mumm, Salesi Maafu, Stephen Moore, Benn Robinson. Reserves: Saia Faingaa, James Slipper, Rob Simmons, Matt Hodgson, Luke Burgess, Anthony Faingaa, Kurtley Beale.
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Joe Rokocoko, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Tom Donnelly, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Corey Flynn, Ben Franks, Sam Whitelock, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg.
