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27th October 2015
11:29am GMT

The article, headlined "Wallabies on high alert for Richie McCaw, thugby’s greatest champion", describes the 'Richetty grub' as being "known for its dubious breakdown tactics, electrical tape around its large head and smug grin on its face.
"Adept at using its knees and elbows freely on a rugby field, it has been officially registered as a pest in Australia.
"Whether it’s coming in illegally from the side, rolling away from the maul the wrong way to disrupt the halfback’s passing, or holding on to the tackled player too long, the Richetty grub is the master of the dark arts of breakdown cheating."
The article goes on to claim that the appointment of referee Nigel Owens to the final is a further boon to McCaw's breakdown work, stating that the Kiwis were 'purring' over the selection of the 'Richetty grub connoisseur' from Wales.
Yet there is also grudging respect for McCaw, with praise for his incredible international record leading to the conclusion that "Win or lose, Australian fans will be delighted to finally see the back of 'seven black'".Explore more on these topics: