All Blacks captain Kieran Read says winning his 100th cap against the British and Irish Lions is a moment he has been looking forward to his whole life.
The 31‑year‑old will become the seventh Kiwi to earn a silver 100th cap this weekend, following in the footsteps of former teammates Mils Muliaina, Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock.
Read says it does not get much bigger adding but the biggest thing for him is to go out there and do his bit to help the team get the win.
Read’s record of 22 wins from 24 matches as captain makes him the game’s most successful skipper in history.
Following in the footsteps of possibly the greatest All Black of all time McCaw was never going to be an easy feat but something that Read has done seamlessly.
Read said that while the pressure had ramped up following last week’s defeat, the All Blacks are blessed with experienced players who are able to lead the younger rookies.
The All Blacks will face the Lions at 7.35 tonight.
Source: Planet Rugby
