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Northern hemisphere has closed the gap, says McCaw

Keen student of the game: Richie McCaw, pictured at the Women's Singles final at the Australian Open last week.

Pumped with confidence after an unbeaten 2016, England could be set for a rude awakening when the Six Nations start this weekend, with the rugby extravaganza more open than it has been for years, All Black great Richie McCaw says.