All Blacks: McCaw announcement tomorrow

Richie McCaw. Photo / Getty Images

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw looks set to re-sign with the New Zealand Rugby Union tomorrow.

A press conference will take place in Christchurch tomorrow morning where McCaw is expected to sign on to continue playing his rugby in New Zealand.

Last week fellow Crusader Dan Carter signed a four year deal with the NZRU. After Carter's announcement McCaw hinted that he may remain in the country because he's still enjoying his rugby, despite his lack of game time this season.

"The reason I want to stay, and look to stay, is if I'm enjoying it. I've never made any bones about that. I haven't played much this year and I'm keen to get out on the field and play. That's a good sign," the 30-year-old told the Herald.

"If you're enjoying not playing you'd start questioning it but I certainly have the hunger this year, to want to be out on the field is there. You take those into consideration."

With European clubs willing to offer big money contracts McCaw last week said money is not a factor in his decision.

"If it's just what goes into your bank account, I think no matter what job you did it, if that was the case it doesn't last that long. I think the All Black jersey, as Dan said it yesterday, is a big carrot."

"That just shows to have guys who have to be in New Zealand to play that's still a pretty cool thing to have because it means a hell out a lot to the guys that play here."

Check nzherald.co.nz at 11am for the latest from McCaw press conference.

- HERALD ONLINE