NEW ZEALAND CAPTAIN Richie McCaw announced his decision to walk away from the game today so what better time to take a look at his remarkable career.

148 - international appearances, making McCaw the most-capped player in rugby history

McCaw tackles Keith Wood during his debut. PA Archive / Press Association Images PA Archive / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

110 - matches as captain is a record

McCaw shortly after being named captain. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

2 - Rugby World Cups won as captain of the All Blacks

McCaw lifting the Webb Ellis Cup last month. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

135 - Test points scored throughout his career

McCaw scoring against Australia. Kin Kin Cheung / AP/Press Association Images Kin Kin Cheung / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

27 - tries for New Zealand

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3 - World Player of the Year Awards

After New Zealand's 2011 World Cup win. Land / AP/Press Association Images Land / AP/Press Association Images / AP/Press Association Images

10 - Tri Nations and Rugby Championship titles

McCaw with yet another trophy. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

145 - Super Rugby caps

McCaw with the Crusaders. Jon Buckle / EMPICS Sport Jon Buckle / EMPICS Sport / EMPICS Sport

4 - Super Rugby trophies

McCaw claims the Super Rugby title in 2014. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

34 - ITM Cup appearances

5 - ITM Cup and NPC championships