McCaw ‘good to go’ after run
LIAM NAPIER 
I’M FINE: Richie McCaw states he is “good to go” ahead of tomorrow’s clash with the Wallabies.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw continued his stoic stance, while assistant coach Wayne Smith thought the loss Kurtley Beale could hurt the Wallabies in Sunday’s World Cup semifinal.
McCaw was predictably forced to defend his on-going foot injury ahead of the most important All Blacks’ match for four year.
He has been troubled by the problem all tournament, but continues to battle through the pain barrier, to the relief of all New Zealanders.
McCaw has limited his training to once a week with the team. His sole light run comes one day before the match. It’s unusual, but without this management, the respected leader would be sitting in the stands.
He is comfortable with the minimal build-up and feels his team is in a good head-space for the clash with the trans-Tasman foes.
“The foot is good,” McCaw reiterated. “It’s one of those things. I know I’ve had to take it light for a while but you still keep up to speed with what is going on. The captain’s run this day I’ll have a run around and make sure it’s all clear and then we are into it. I’m good to go.”
Smith believed Beale’s hamstring injury could weaken Australia’s attacking prowess.
“He is an outstanding young player and he would be a loss for any team,” he stated of the fullback.
Smith also backed Manawatu first five-eighths Aaron Cruden to handle the pressure-cooker environment at Eden Park.
“He’s a mature young man. He’s been through a lot in life in terms of his cancer scare. He’s a well put together young man whose got a strong drive to do well, be in this team and help this team win.”
source : www.stuff.co.nz
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