McCaw suffering neck problem

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is suffering from a nerve problem in his neck which is likely to prevent him from playing any rugby prior to the All Blacks’ next Test against Australia on August 22.

While several of his international team-mates are turning out for their provinces this weekend, with more due back next weekend, McCaw is looking to shake off the problem ahead of the make-or-break showdown with the Wallabies in Sydney.