Kieran Read is undoubtedly the All Blacks captain-in-waiting now that Richie McCaw has opted for retirement. It promises to be a challenging time for a new skipper, although Read has had plenty of exposure to the role before during periods of absence from his Crusaders and All Blacks team-mate.
Captain-in-waiting faces a big challenge
Captain-in-waiting faces a big challenge
Captain-in-waiting faces a big challenge
Kieran Read is undoubtedly the All Blacks captain-in-waiting now that Richie McCaw has opted for retirement. It promises to be a challenging time for a new skipper, although Read has had plenty of exposure to the role before during periods of absence from his Crusaders and All Blacks team-mate.