Historic game for McCaw tomorrow

ALL Blacks captain Richie McCaw has recovered from a head knock and returns to the Canterbury Crusaders squad for a Super Rugby clash against the Queensland Reds tomorrow which will mark the end of an era.

McCaw, who took a knee to the head against the Auckland Blues two weeks ago, comes back on the bench for the Crusaders’ final match in Christchurch this season, which the 34-year-old flanker has indicated will be his last.

With flyhalf Dan Carter scheduled to leave for France after the World Cup, Friday could be the last chance for Christchurch fans to see two of their greatest players in the red shirt of the seven-times Super Rugby champions.

Defeat to the Wellington Hurricanes last week means the Crusaders now look set to miss out on the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time since 2001. – Reuters