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All Black Richie McCaw in race to prove fitness
07.08.09
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is suffering from a nerve problem in his neck which is likely to prevent him from playing prior to the All Blacks' next Test, against Australia, on 22 August.
While several of his international team-mates are turning out for their provinces this weekend, with more due back next weekend, McCaw is looking to shake off the problem ahead of the Sydney Test.
"It's given me a bit of grief, so this week is about getting that right," said the openside flanker. "That's the reason I'm not playing."
