Richie and Gemma McCaw post adorable family photo before flight to Japan

Publish Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 4:33PM

Richie and Gemma McCaw are headed to Japan to support the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup semifinal against England on Saturday night.

Gemma took to Instagram to post an adorable photo of the pair with their daughter Charlotte, and the caption "TOKYO bound"

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TOKYO bound and we can’t wait 🇯🇵 Any tips for traveling 11 hours with a baby welcome. Wish us luck 🙈🤞 #mccawsontour

A post shared by Gemma McCaw (@gemflynn) on Oct 22, 2019 at 1:01am PDT

The 246-cap Blackstick who announced her international retirement in 2017 has been plying her trade for the Adelaide Fire in Australia, which is where the couple have been based since late last month.

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And so the hockey journey continues! Excited to be in Sydney playing in the @h1league this weekend for @adelaidefireh1🔥 Loving the amazing weather so far (25 degrees today 😍) and looking forward to exploring this beautiful place. What are your must do’s in Sydney? I’d love to know any recommendations especially your favourite walks / cafes and restaurants 🙏#mccawsontour

A post shared by Gemma McCaw (@gemflynn) on Sep 27, 2019 at 12:23am PDT

Richie lead the All Blacks to 2 consecutive World Cup Finals in 2011 on home soil and 2015 in England.

He retired after the Twickenham final but took part in this years opening ceremony last month.

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Rugby World Cup 2015 winning captain and @allblacks legend Richie McCaw delivers the #WebbEllisCup at #RWC2019 opening ceremony #RWCTokyo

A post shared by Rugby World Cup 2019 (@rugbyworldcup) on Sep 20, 2019 at 2:53am PDT

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