On top of the rugby world Cup at Twickenham two months ago Richie McCaw has now been lifted to New Zealand’s highest accolade in the New Year’s Honours.
The former All Blacks captain, who turns 35 today, has been appointed to the The Order of New Zealand (ONZ), which is confined to 20 living New Zealanders.
A higher honour than a knighthood, it is awarded for “outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity”.
Source: stuff.co.nz
It's an incredible honour to receive the Order of New Zealand. To join the list of some truly great New Zealanders is...
Posted by Richie McCaw on Wednesday, 30 December 2015
