All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has revealed he’s dropped 10kg since retiring, shifting what he called ‘unnecessary rugby muscle’.
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Since hanging up his boots following their 2015 World Cup triumph, McCaw has become obsessed with ultra-hardcore marathons and has shifted a lot of that weight to give him a speed advantage.
The 41-year-old, who weighed 107 kg, is now closer to 90kg since dropping the weight.
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