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Richie McCaw was in unchartered territory on Tuesday.The man regarded as one of rugbys greatest ever players -- if not the greatest -- a winner of two Rugby World Cups, seemingly endless Bledisloe triumphs and a handful of Super Rugby titles, was in unfamiliar surroundings.McCaw, in Sydney ahead of the premiere of the documentary Chasing Great, which charts his journey from talented rugby teenager to global superstar, experienced a foreign feeling: Australian admiration.Oh, yeah I probably am to be honest, when asked whether he was feeling the local love.I think youre right, a lot of the times you come over here [Australia], its leading up to the game on Saturday which has its, I guess, different feel about it.Given the fact this is in fact a Bledisloe Cup week, McCaw may have expected a more frosty or at least banter-heavy crowd at the Star Casino. But for the large show of corporates on hand, of which there was more than just a smattering of Kiwis, they were glued to his every word spliced between clips of a film which goes deep within the Test greats mind and the inner sanctum of the All Blacks.From his humble beginnings as an Otago schoolboy, the rapid ascension to the All Blacks and promotion to captain, the heartache of the shock quarterfinal loss to France in 2007 and then the ultimate double redemption of two consecutive World Cup triumphs, Chasing Great travels the highs and lows of McCaws astonishing career.And given he was there for the first eight victories of the current All Blacks record-equalling run, he will be as much a part of the new mark should New Zealand defeat Australia on Saturday to notch an 18th straight win.I think they have got better, theres no doubt, McCaw said when asked about how the All Blacks had performed since his retirement.Well Steve Hansen for a start was going to set the tone that that [a drop-off in form] wasnt acceptable if we did. But if you look at the guys that are still there, you know like Kieran Read whos captain, hes played 90-something Tests now; Owen Franks has played about that as well; so theres a lot of experience there.So having that as an excuse, you know I havent been too close to them, but just listening to the way they talk, theyve pretty much eliminated that as an excuse to drive them. And I think from my point of view and I think the same for the guys that are left, if they had dipped well that probably shows that we havent left it in the right shape that it should be.That was a big thing we talked about over the last four years, its got to be able to be whoever fills that jersey, whether youve been around for a while or not, you make sure its better. And I think thats what happened, which I guess from my point of view sitting back with a bit of pride, you know that the guys have got that drive to be better which is awesome.Chasing Great is in cinemas across Australia this weekend while McCaw will no doubt be looking forward to a spell away from the publicity trail.He will return to flying gliders and helicopters in New Zealands South Island, but given his amazing career and New Zealands rugby-mad public, he will always retain celebrity status.Asked to answer one final question on Tuesday, how he defined greatness -- an appropriate query given the films title -- McCaw responded: I think the one thing is: be consistent. Theres players that youd say had the most talent, could do the most special things; but they only did it for a small amount of time.I think people that can perform at a level thats right up there for a long period of time; that takes a lot of energy and effort. 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Milanovich said Tuesday that Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray, the CFLs leading passer, is day-to-day with the knee injury he suffered in last weeks road win over Winnipeg, while running back Chad Kackert, last years Grey Cup MVP, is gone four to six weeks due to the knee injury he sustained versus the Bombers. "Ricky is day-to-day, hes significantly better than he was a year ago," Milanovich told reporters Tuesday. "Itll probably be a later in the week decision . . . but its not nearly the severity it was a year ago (when Ray was out with an injury to the same knee). "Chad Kackert is going to be a little longer. Were anticipating four-to-six weeks as an estimate. Obviously it can go either way . . . that one is a little bit worse." Toronto also released veteran linebacker Brandon Isaac. It was a surprising move given Isaac was a team captain and just one of five starters back from last years Grey Cup-winning defence. "This decision was made by the coaching staff that we think gives us a chance to be a little better at that position," Milanovich said. "I do appreciate what Brandons done and what he can do as a football player. "Sometimes you have to make hard choices that you think somebody else can do the job a little better." Milanovich said the club will look at giving youngsters Josh Gatlin and Jamie Robinson a shot at taking the vacant position but could also have new players in camp soon to challenge for it. Ray missed nearly a month last season after spraining the same left knee in a ggame.dddddddddddd Should Ray be unable to play July 30 when Toronto hosts B.C. at Rogers Centre, Milanovich said he has a replacement in mind but wouldnt say if it would be Zach Collaros or Trevor Harris. When Ray was hurt against Winnipeg, Milanovich had sophomores Collaros and Harris both take snaps for the remainder of the game. "Theyre both doing a fantastic job and theyre both working hard at it," Milanovich said. "Theyve both been in games now, which is a good thing. "Its the reason why we felt comfortable enough not to bring Jarious (veteran backup Jarious Jackson) back. Obviously he had a great opportunity in B.C. but we also felt like these young kids had a chance to grow and move into that role. If Ricky is not able to go then theyre going to have to really prove it against a great defence." Jackson served as Rays backup last season before retiring as a player and joining the Lions as their quarterback coach in the off-season. Fortunately for the Argos (2-2), they have the benefit of time. Toronto doesnt return to action until Tuesday when it hosts the B.C. Lions at Rogers Centre. With Kackert out, rookie Curtis Steele will move into the starting lineup against B.C. "Weve got a lot of confidence in him," Milanovich said. "Weve been trying to prepare him for this because you never know, when youre the backup tailback anything can happen. "Certainly its tough (losing Kackert) . . . we have to do a good job as coaches giving (Steele) a chance to be successful." Rookie defensive lineman Nekos Brown, who opened the season as a starter, and offensive lineman Michael Di Domenico were also released while the club added defensive backs Ricardo Colclough and Hugo Lopez and running back Chris Jennings. ' ' '