New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says record-breaking All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will again be offered a knighthood after previously rejecting the honour for leading the country to a Rugby World Cup victory.
McCaw became the most-capped test player in rugby history on Saturday when he made his 142nd appearance for the All Blacks, who beat Australia 41-13 at Eden Park.
Key confirmed on Monday that the offer of a knighthood, New Zealand's highest civil honour, will again be made to McCaw who is expected to retire after the World Cup in Britain which begins next month.
World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry accepted a knighthood. Key said "whether (McCaw) would take one, I don't know. The offer was there before and I can't imagine anything has changed."
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