Rugby: McCaw fit for World Cup semi-final

AUCKLAND: New Zealand captain Richie McCaw was given the all-clear to play in this weekend’s World Cup semi-final against Australia after recovering from a foot injury. Injuries have overshadowed New Zealand’s bid to win a second World Cup title, with first choice fly-halves Dan Carter and Colin Slade both being ruled out of the tournament through groin injuries and there have been fears McCaw’s foot problem could sideline him from the semi-final. But All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen confirmed McCaw will be fit. “McCaw’s foot is fine,” he said. “So, hopefully that puts that away.”

Published in The Express Tribune, October 14^th, 2011.