New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has allayed fears that a virus will affect the All Blacks when they face England at Twickenham.
All of the squad bar two were struck down with the illness earlier in the week, but McCaw stated on Friday that although the virus had caused problems earlier in the week, New Zealand would be fit and healthy to face England on Saturday.
The All Blacks are looking to end their season unbeaten with a 13th win at Twickenham, with Dan Carter, Keven Mealamu and Brodie Retallick all returning to the starting XV.
"The guys are coming right now. By yesterday most of us were feeling pretty good, bar a couple. I had a bit of it myself but I feel pretty good today," said McCaw.
"It knocked the stuffing out of a few of the guys. For a day or so the boys didn't have a lot to eat and they were a little ginger yesterday.
"From what I've seen and from myself, we're eating normally and energy levels are back up. Hopefully it won't take too much out of us.
"I know running round yesterday wasn't too bad considering and I feel a heap better today. It shouldn't affect us at all tomorrow."
Comments
kakapo76 says...
@armchairgeneral
Savea and Romano
Posted 04:00 01st December 2012
passtheball says...
I thought it all started at half time v Wales. Has Suzie migrated to the UK?
Posted 00:45 01st December 2012
firepower says...
King Richie you're legend and best openside flanker in the world
Posted 22:35 30th November 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
I want to know which two did not get it? Hopefully Hore and Tomson.
Posted 21:42 30th November 2012
KiwiLad says...
If McCaw can play/win a world cup with a broken foot, a little upset stomach should be of little impact... All hail King Richie
Posted 19:15 30th November 2012
Isograford says...
Yes but McCaw basically ran around on one foot last year and said it was nothing until the truth came out in his book.
They whole team could be puking their guts until the whistle and he would say it wasn't a problem lol.
Posted 19:01 30th November 2012
carpelone says...
Ooppss, just wishful thinking
Posted 17:58 30th November 2012
Phill_Moore says...
Seems like the Saffas are also superior to England when it comes to the timing and efficiency of infecting the ABs!
Posted 17:19 30th November 2012
carpelone says...
A virus cheated him!!
Posted 16:46 30th November 2012