Springbok Enforcer Bakkies Botha Names the Player Who ‘Scared’ Him – Page 3 of 3

🖤 Richie McCaw – The Breakdown King of New Zealand

Bio:
Widely regarded as the greatest player in rugby history, Richie McCaw captained the All Blacks to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. With 148 Test caps, his intelligence at the breakdown, relentless drive, and leadership made him a nightmare opponent for any forward.

Botha said:
“They were always the hardest opponents we faced and there was no better player than Richie McCaw that I came up against. My role was clear when playing against them: make the breakdown brutal.

“If McCaw or any of the New Zealand boys had to take a moment to look out for me, then I knew I was winning. When I played them, I always wanted them to know I was coming for them, and the biggest compliment I ever received was from (South Africa coach) Jake White, who said he could see they had fear in their eyes during the game.”

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