New Zealand's inspirational captain Richie McCaw has been named the International Rugby Board Player of the Year 2009 .
The 28-year-old was presented with the Award following the France v New Zealand test match in Marseille and becomes the first person to have been awarded Rugby's most prestigious individual accolade twice, having previously been named IRB Player of the Year in 2006.
"It is a huge honour. I am extremely proud. I am just happy to be part of a team doing well. I am happy to do my bit, but it is a great honour. I said it before, you can't do it without a bunch of mates. It has been a trying year at times, but it is great to be part of a winning team," said McCaw.
Previous Winners
2001 - Keith Wood (Ireland)
2002 - Fabien Galthié (France)
2003 - Jonny Wilkinson (England)
2004 - Schalk Burger (South Africa)
2005 - Daniel Carter (New Zealand)
2006 - Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
2007 - Bryan Habana (South Africa)
2008 - Shane Williams (Wales)
2001 - Keith Wood (Ireland)
2002 - Fabien Galthié (France)
2003 - Jonny Wilkinson (England)
2004 - Schalk Burger (South Africa)
2005 - Daniel Carter (New Zealand)
2006 - Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
2007 - Bryan Habana (South Africa)
2008 - Shane Williams (Wales)
Well deserved , one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteI think it should have gone to O'Driscoll, who had a fantastic season. He won the grand slam and Heineken Cup. Top try scorer in both competitions. His best season to date
ReplyDeleteGood player but seems to bottle it against the big 3 .Remember with the Lions in NZ.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to that Niekerk-guy in Exiles. Huge impact!
ReplyDeletewhat! bod is just greatest, those dirty kiwis tried to mame him!
ReplyDeletei vote for neil johnson....scotland...he is the best!!!!!!
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