Al and Judy McDonald, in their Kurow takeaway shop, are among the many proud fans of local lad Richie McCaw. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Local boy who really made good

McCaw's former coach, Barney McCone, pictured at home on his farm, says McCaw was always something special. : Local boy who really made good

Kurow Hotel publican and rugby club president, Ross Paton, lifts a cold one to the champ. : Local boy who really made good

Kurow's main drag is called Bledisloe St. : Local boy who really made good

Jared Ovens is dwarfed by Kurow's 'Big Ball'. : Local boy who really made good