McCaw relishing link-up with wing wizard Williams

NEW ZEALAND captain Richie McCaw is relishing a chance to team up with newly-crowned International Rugby Board player of the year Shane Williams at Wembley next month.

McCaw, the revered All Blacks leader, has led tributes to the Wales wing wizard following his award success.

Williams, Wales’ record Test try-scorer with 43 touchdowns in 60 Tests, beat his international skipper Ryan Jones, All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter, Scotland’s Mike Blair and Italy number eight Sergio Parisse to land the prestigious honour.

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