Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw could be Sir Richie as early as New Year’s Day.

McCaw has been nominated for a New Zealand royal honour.

It has been validated by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, which collates and presents all nominations.

The letter of confirmation said the nomination will be considered for next year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

If McCaw receives a knighthood he will join a select group of sports people, which includes Sir Richard Hadlee and Sir Russell Coutts, who have been honoured while still competing at the highest level.


Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: stuff.co