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November 30, 2009, Monday
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NEW Zealand captain Richie McCaw became the first person to receive a second International Rugby Board player of the year award on Saturday.
In the closest vote since the award began in 2001, McCaw added to his 2006 honor.
He was shortlisted with Ireland's Jamie Heaslip and Brian O'Driscoll, Fourie du Preez and Francois Steyn of South Africa, Australian Matt Giteau and England's Tom Croft.
"I am extremely proud," McCaw said in Marseille, where he led the All Blacks to a 39-12 defeat of France.
"I am just happy to be part of a team doing well. I am happy to do my bit, but it is a great honor.
"I said it before, you can't do it without a bunch of mates. It has been a trying year at times, but it is great to be part of a winning team."
The All Blacks lost their four-year hold on the Tri-Nations title this year, but they finished the year with five straight tour wins against Australia, Wales, Italy, England and France and reclaimed the No. 1 ranking.
It's the third time in five years an All Black has earned player of the year.
Earlier in Dublin, South Africa was named team of the year after losing 10-15 to Ireland, whose coach, Declan Kidney, was picked as coach of the year.
In the closest vote since the award began in 2001, McCaw added to his 2006 honor.
He was shortlisted with Ireland's Jamie Heaslip and Brian O'Driscoll, Fourie du Preez and Francois Steyn of South Africa, Australian Matt Giteau and England's Tom Croft.
"I am extremely proud," McCaw said in Marseille, where he led the All Blacks to a 39-12 defeat of France.
"I am just happy to be part of a team doing well. I am happy to do my bit, but it is a great honor.
"I said it before, you can't do it without a bunch of mates. It has been a trying year at times, but it is great to be part of a winning team."
The All Blacks lost their four-year hold on the Tri-Nations title this year, but they finished the year with five straight tour wins against Australia, Wales, Italy, England and France and reclaimed the No. 1 ranking.
It's the third time in five years an All Black has earned player of the year.
Earlier in Dublin, South Africa was named team of the year after losing 10-15 to Ireland, whose coach, Declan Kidney, was picked as coach of the year.
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