A fitting end to two legendary careers.
Dan Carter and Richie McCaw bowed out of test rugby in style as New Zealand overcame Australia to retain the Rugby World Cup.
The New Zealand fly-half was on-hand to score two conversions, four penalties and a drop goal as the All-Blacks, while McCaw signs off as the first captain to lead his country to successive World Cup crowns.
Understandably, Twitter was full of praise for the legendary pair.
https://twitter.com/rorylawson9/status/660520629515517952
Dan the Man again.. Best out-half that ever lived, and nudges All Blacks two scores clear.
— Gerry Thornley (@gerrythornley) October 31, 2015
I doubt we will see many, if any, better players than this man. https://t.co/RwzXZygCiX
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/660517040336293888
A stat worth repeating. Richie McCaw has played in 32% of All Blacks victories since 1903…
— Tom English (@TEnglishSport) October 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/KP24/status/660510977025302532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Thank you Dan Carter. Thank you Richie McCaw. Thank you All Blacks.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) October 31, 2015
Nothing is more pleasing than seeing a man achieve his dream after all the sacrifice love you bro @DanCarter
— Ali Williams (@AliWilliams_) October 31, 2015
Carter, Carter, Carter, Carter – just so that you know – and we won't be able to say it after today.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 31, 2015
McCaw interviewed. Australian fans, all of whom have stayed, applauding.
— Owen Gibson (@owen_g) October 31, 2015
New Zealand the first back-to-back world champs. By definition surely the game's greatest team. And no player finer than Dan Carter. 34-17.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) October 31, 2015
Proud moment for Richie McCaw holding @rugbyworldcup a 2nd time as @AllBlack captain. Dan Carter Man of the Match! pic.twitter.com/7ZgYvfJ96J
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkNZ) October 31, 2015
Greatest Ever…. @DanCarter #NoQuestion
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 31, 2015
