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‘Legends of the game’ – Tendai Mtawarira and Richie McCaw’s photo trends

Springboks legend Tendai Mtawarira is topping trends after his photo with All Blacks legend Richie McCaw made rounds on social media.

The two rubbed shoulders in France before a Rugby event scheduled for Narbonne. The photos have since flooded social media after being dropped.The now-viral photos have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped on Instagram.


 

Taking to Instagram, the Springboks legend captioned the post: “Awesome to hang with the G.O.A.T @richiemccaw in Narbonne ahead of our big event tomorrowWith illustrious careers spanning years, the two have been dubbed greats of the modern game.

Tendai Mtawarira

He had debuted for the Springboks in 2008 and had his last dance in 2019. Undoubtedly, he had 117 caps for the Boks and was part of the ninth Rugby World Cup edition hosted in Japan in 2019.

The Springboks defeated England in the final to win the biggest Rugby tournament.

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Richie McCaw

McCaw is regarded as one of the Greatest Of All Time. He had his test debut for New Zealand in 2001 and had his last dance in 2015.

However, upon his retirement, he went down in the history books as the most-capped captain in world rugby with 110 caps. He also holds a record for most Test wins as a captain with 97 wins.

He also won more Tests than any other player with 131 wins and has scored more Test tried than any other forward, 27. Richie McCaw has won two Rugby World Cups, seven Tri-Nations Championship titles, and two All Blacks Grand Slams.

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RECORDS TO TUMBLE AT THE RWC FINAL
Undoubtedly, the two have been vocal ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks 2023 Rugby World Cup final. No doubt records will tumble at Stade de France on 28 October when two triple champions square off.

Heading into an epic encounter, the Springboks haven’t lost in a final, and if they manage to win, they will become the second side to win back-to-back titles.

On the other hand, All Blacks’ win over Argentina saw them reach their record fifth final appearance. However, one of their defeats was in the hands of the Springboks during the 1995 final.