All Black captain Richie McCaw will play through the pain barrier, but faces foot surgery after the Rugby World Cup campaign. McCaw's season has been hampered since he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot in February. He had surgery and missed the first two months of the Super 15 season.
Mid-series, McCaw had more troubles and the problem has flared up again recently with the loose forward on a restricted practice workload.
Those who move in circles close to the team say McCaw will play the rest of the tournament, regardless of his discomfort. He will get by on treatment, painkillers and willpower, but may need another operation once the All Blacks end their campaign.
McCaw is even more determined to survive and lead his team after the shock exit of first five-eighths Daniel Carter with a wriped tendon in his groin.
Just hours before that training ground accident in Wellington, McCaw had withdrawn from the All Blacks' last pool game against Canada because of ongoing soreness in his foot. thats sad . another person had to replace Dan .
by Abby
