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Richie McCaw - a brilliant career in numbers

After debuting in 2001, All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has called it quits.

NEW ZEALAND CAPTAIN Richie McCaw announced his decision to walk away from the game today so what better time to take a look at his remarkable career.

148 - international appearances, making McCaw the most-capped player in rugby history

Ireland V New Zealand McCaw tackles Keith Wood during his debut. PA Archive / Press Association Images PA Archive / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

110 - matches as captain is a record

FRANCE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION McCaw shortly after being named captain. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

2 - Rugby World Cups won as captain of the All Blacks

Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis cup McCaw lifting the Webb Ellis Cup last month. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

135 - Test points scored throughout his career

Hong Kong Rugby Australia New Zealand McCaw scoring against Australia. Kin Kin Cheung / AP/Press Association Images Kin Kin Cheung / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

27 - tries for New Zealand

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3 - World Player of the Year Awards

After New Zealand's 2011 World Cup win. Land / AP/Press Association Images Land / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

10 - Tri Nations and Rugby Championship titles

Argentina New Zealand Rugby McCaw with yet another trophy. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

145 - Super Rugby caps

McCaw with the Crusaders. Jon Buckle / EMPICS Sport Jon Buckle / EMPICS Sport / EMPICS Sport

4 - Super Rugby trophies

NEW ZEALAND SUPER 14 RUGBY McCaw claims the Super Rugby title in 2014. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

34 - ITM Cup appearances

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5 - ITM Cup and NPC championships

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