All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw is hoping to play his first Super Rugby match this season against the Reds.

McCaw has not played rugby since he captained the All Blacks to Rugby World cup glory in October last year.

McCaw will not play in this week’s Crusaders match against the Hurricanes in Wellington and next week's 10th round Waratahs match in Sydney.

However, Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said that McCaw could play in the 11th round against the Reds in Christchurch. 


Story by: Filipe Naikaso