Durable McCaw at the heart of All Blacks golden era

Rugby Union - New Zealand Press Conference - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey - 29/10/15 New Zealand's Richie McCaw during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Like the All Blacks juggernaut that he has led with distinction, Richie McCaw has kept evolving and at the age of 34 his hunger for success and focus is as intense as ever.

That the game's outstanding loose forward has stood up to the demands of test rugby for so long is a reflection of his durability, enthusiasm, consistency and the way he relishes pressure.