As a New Zealander I’d just like to say there is no better platform to hear our All Black greats intelligently and entertainingly interviewed. Great job 👏🤙🏾

He's the ultimate hard man of international rugby. He didn't bash blokes, he wasn't dirty, but he took his licks and played though so much pain. What a champion.

My Goat after watching rugby for 50 years. His super power was his excellence of performance over a very long time. He debuted with a Man of the match performance against Ireland in Dublin then 14 years later he is lifting his second RWC as captain. Im not sure you will ever see a rugby career to equal his achievements in the All Black jersey.

Every other team used to complain about Richie during his playing days. But all of them would have had him first on their team sheet if they could have...the GOAT indeed

I've just found out why this man has such an aura. I watched his rugby for years through gritted teeth at how good he was (not being a AB fan" just an admirer) (England) at how much influence, drive and determination he has. if their ever was a person to aspire to it would be Richie McCaw. A leader, a father and a brother, a man who has dusted off the bad times addressed difficult questions and learnt lessons from them and through taking himself to both mental and physical limit, improved where so many would shy away. you are rightly an icon for not only rugby but also life and drive. so extraordinarily unordinary but in the same sentence ordinary and humble. Amazing interview and amazing guy.

I was there in 2001 for his debut in Lansdowne Road v Ireland. Incredible game it was with Ireland roaring to a lead and then Lomu and co roared back. Aaron Mauger made his debut and Chris Jack as well I think. The post game talk among Irish fans, besides Lomu, was about McCaw and what a debut it was. We knew we had seen something special that day.

England fan. McCaw is the GOAT. Sure, he played on the edge and got away with a lot, but he knew how to bend the rules to his favour and others couldn't counter that. A true legend.

Hask looked like a kid enchanted by his favorite Grandads stories. Cracking interview; what more can be said about the GOAT?

Wow! What an incredibly insightful interview that everyone should watch. Huge respect for Richie for being so authentic, honest and transparent.

Love you guys, here's another one for your show, Brad Thorn, now he is some one that has performed, won everything in league, then switches to union, what can you say about this guy. Represented Australia in league, New Zealand in union.

THIS IS PPV WORTHY... Thank you boys, incredible, incredible Interview.

As a Kiwi I'd like to thank you dearly for this. Very inspirational for me and no doubt hundreds of other young fellas following their dreams.

I see a lot of your traits ritchie showing in todays ABs especially the loose forwards. Like Ardie Savea and Sam Cane. You said that you weren't one of those captains who were gonna tell people what they needed to do instead you had lead it by example. It's definitely passed on to the next generation and we thank you so much for your work. Absolute classy man and legend to the game of rugby. The definite GOAT of rugby enjoy your next chapter ritchie mad inspiration to a lot of rugby players.

Love his comments about DC. I live in Auckland and until recently lived in Parnell and would often see DC and his family around. And seriously, he still looks like he could pull on the Black jersey. As could Richie. BTW James... loved the way you played. You too Mike. Big ups from a Kiwi.

That was so good. Meeting Richie McCaw through The Good, Bad & Rugby - wow! Mr McCaw, an inspiration and in addition the GBR team deserve an award for this interview.

Ritchie is a typical Kiwi great, we never spout about any greatness. It's what he says between the lines and relaxes as the interview goes on which makes compelling watching. When he started, mental health was something for the fringes on Kiwi society. He's helped do a lot for that alone. Fab pod guys, really worth listening to.

I remember after 07 saying to my mate fark this is the best team ever and they failed! He said bro watch the next decade!!!! He was right

McCaw was generally the best player or one of the best players on the ground in every test match he played. His consistency was unreal. He just never had a bad game.

Great episode , McCaws a legend such a humble dude aswell

Champion of a person and player. Not to mention a normal/clean cut role model.

Wow, straight to my heart, the rugby GOAT indeed !!! Thanks for that episode.

It was such a treat watching McCaw/Carter. The 09 Boks and 15 ABs were the greatest sides I’ve seen. McCaw had that Jordanesque mentality that just refused to lose. I thought Carter could take over a test, but McCaw had the leadership mentality and rugby IQ that was irreplaceable. Matfield played a similar role for the Boks.

The living legend himself. Best 7 the game has seen leadership, lead by his actions and respected by his peers and opposition. Appreciate the interview and the content your channel brings.

Huge respect for RM. He has become a master in sports psychology by living his journey. If he wasn't the GOAT in World Rugby, he could have made a great NZ SAS soldier!

Great interview. I love in the sport of rugby you have three blokes who used the knock lumps out of each other now just seem to get on, banter great questions and honest answers. Richie, legend from an 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 supporter

Richie McCaw was proxime accessit at New Zealand's largest boys school, and beat the dux in the national exams (bursary). Or "did OK in school" as he put it.

1:27 "I just took some Panadol" 🤣

In the most difficult question ever stakes :"who is the greatest of all time?" Especially in the ABs who have had some of the most amazing players. There is no doubt if I got asked to pick an all time team McCaw (c) is the first name on the list. Inspirational, Humble, Strong, Confident. Man do we miss him now.

Great insight into his mentality, what a winner

23.50. When Ritchie was speaking to this point it took me back to a question he answered at the end of the pool stage in 2015. The AB’s had not played that well leading into the knockouts and Ritchie made a comment after the Tonga match that all of the problems they were facing were fixable. The next week they went out and played an almost perfect match against France and fin spanked them. They had the same fitness, strength and skills in the Tonga game but the performance level in the French game was at another level.

It's randomly satisfying to hear "ummmm, aaaaaaa, yea you know, and aaaahhhhhh" from the man again

Can't believe you got the GOAT on. Richie McCaw isn't bad either!

If 2022 starts with THE GOAT.the rest of the series must going to be EPIC.🏉⚡️🥃🍺cannot wait.happy new year guys.

Great interview with a true legend. Terrific, thoughtful questions really gave us insights into the GOAT. Thank you all!

What a man! What a platform to be interviewing the legend himself. Well done, lads. Great questions and great conversations!

After so long, great to hear Richie and what a panel. Quite rich gents!

A good example of McCaw's modesty is that he was Proxime accessit (runner up to the Dux) at one of NZs most prominent boys school. If you really want to here a lot about his achievements then you would have to ask an independent source. Thanks for getting the great man on.

Perhaps the best show I've seen you guys do! The G.O.A.T. ... Thank you.

Thanks guys for the interview I hung on to every word he said you can tell you are listening to someone very special why just be an all black why not be a great all black and the best captain we have ever had and we have had a couple very very close buck and Fitzpatrick

Good Job Guys. Richie my hero, my idol. FYI i started keeping a book after i saw his movie and the first line is Start Again every single day. Thank you Richie.

The McCaw era. Has a ring to it

As skipper/captain/boss.you don’t have to have all the answers .you just have to find them..simple,but profound .

Richies greatest attribute is he is highly intelligent.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG you've only got Richie MaCawesome on the pod!! #swoooooooooon.

Ritchie was our best but you must remember he had a lot of very good players around him heart of an elephant he had no fear understand he wasn’t scared played his heart out for his country GOAT

WHAT an episode!! You'll be going some to beat getting the GOAT on the pod in 2022. Well played guys - brilliant.

I agree. Richie my childhood hero! 🏉7🇳🇿🏋️‍♂️💪🏻

That was great, my favourite player due to his all round brilliance, thanks lads

Awesome conversation guys. I know 2007 had one terrible result, but 2009 had 3 losses to SA and a loss to France. I remember being super worried after that season.

There simply is no better, the GOAT!

Stumbled across this by accident , great interview What a competitive player he was , so consistent

Incredible athlete. Great player

I screamed when I saw this. 🐐

"...just took a couple of Panpdol..." 😂 legend!

Brilliant, thank you guys :) loving this

Love this show,we don't any good rugby content down here in NZ,or in Aus for that matter,awesome panel,Haskell is a character,good to see Ritchie again,he's been pretty busy.

*The Greatest All Black to have played this great game. The G.O.A.T.*

Thoroughly entertaining chat boys, keep up the good work!

Fantastic interview guys. Mucho respect to you all in this interview with the GOAT

Well done lads. Great interview. McCaw and DC are the McGrath and Warne of the ABs-such a ridiculous double act. Maybe one day you can get him on in person and Hask can ply him full of piss to soften that steel haha. I'm sure the yarns you'd have behind closed doors would be even more fascinating. All the best for the new year.

Fantastic interview with intelligent questions

Lads you keep on putting out that top notch content!!

What a show what an episode 🐐

Helicopter makes sense - two side doors

That was great, thank you.

Thanks Richie 👏

Shane Warne, the World's best at talking about himself..Riche McCaw the world's best at being humble.

Great interview. The great richie mccaw.

I cant recall an AB captain that was not an incredibly classy individual - Richie is no different. He is an inspirational individual.

DC completed Richie when they were both on the field as they both had a complimentary outlook on how the game should go. Bit like when you're on your own and lost it's a bit daunting but when you have someone with you it's not so bad. Decisions are made with better judgement.

That was awesome!

what a way to start the year

2007, the whole country ended up in the psych's chair after that quarterfinal... and it still hurts.

Quality Gents. Just quality

Amazing Interview

The GOAT only from NZ chur

Awesome episode

never (caught) offside !

Awesome show

Julius Cesar famously once said "Veni Vidi Vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered). Back when the all Blacks were led by McCaw the saying should have been updated to "Veni, Vidi, Richie"

Just simply...captivating.

Greatest All Black of all time in my book. A genuine G.O A.T

Richie McCaw is exactly the guy the all Blacks need come on man

It would be a shame if he never becomes Sir Richard Hugh McCaw. Especially because he rejected that possibility at first out of principle. The fact that he rejected the idea because there was still work to be done and out of respect for his teammates whom he saw as his equals and partners in obtaining the success says everything.

Don't forget he brought the World Cup trophy into the stadium, at the Japan tournament opening ceremony.

The GOAT, well done Hask for getting him on

The 🐐. UNDENIABLE

Greatest ever Ab Richard Hugh McCaw 🏉

Pound to a pinch Eddie is watching. Would someone pass the tissues to the Hask. Its getting 🔥

The 🐐!!!!!!!!!

The man...get in....

Brilliant

Gents the questions that you ask all your guest the inside of each individual their throughs selecting the questions to learn wisdom from others knowledge to empower others, key words balance. Guys thank you appreciate these interviews. It interesting watching on TV the 1 question on this programme, why is the All Blacks most successful over long jeopardy it was mentioned to be humbled clean up in the changing room of the seniors players. The one saying you are only good as your last game the teams eg Italy, United States to nations to be playing against Goliath of the game. The question I have is there are teams like the Bok, Enland, France, Australia, Scotland Wales Ireland in recent times that they are all closing the gap or do you see that gap still not close enough to be closed and how much more can the AB evolved themselves to keep ahead of the competition and maintain that gap that the question will that gap ever come close enough in the future.

McCaw reminds me of how I feel about Glen McGrath in cricket - an absolute irritating prick as a player (although undeniably good) who I hated watching play, but after retirement actually comes across as a decent bloke in interviews.

Haskell priding himself as a hard man got his chest dented when the Goat said he only took Panadol for his foot during RWC2011😂. Both great players tho.

Richie for king

Greatest Of All Time

Great episode!!! It’s not true what David Flatman said about you three😂

Biggest thing for me was how NZ would never ever give up. Even if losing in 79th minute they would still have utter belief they would win and hence often did. They were/are obviously a fantastic rugby team but the mental edge set them apart. On the actual interview, it was a bit too much of a love in and not enough proper questions like why hasn't he gone into coaching, did he ever disagree with team mates/coaches. What about opponents, who did he rate/not rate etc etc. Bit more content less fluff be good.

Haskell mentions that "humble, tall poppy" stereotype every time an All Black appears. Seems pretty accurate though. Would like to have seen more questions about his biggest opponents, toughest matches etc