In Pics: Sid Plays A Game Of Rugby With The Legendary Richie McCaw

McCaw even gave Sid a ride in his helicopter.

Sidharth Malhotra has his fan moment with legendary rugby player Richie McCaw. (Photo courtesy: Genesis Burson-Marsteller)

You might not know it, but Sidharth Malhotra is an avid follower of rugby and a big fan of Richie McCaw, the legendary former All Blacks captain. The actor recently got to meet his idol in New Zealand and even played a game with him.

Says Sid: “First meeting Stephen Fleming, the great former New Zealand cricket captain and now I have met Richie McCaw, the best rugby player ever, can this get any better? I feel like the luckiest guy.”

Check out the pictures.

Malhotra and McCaw are ready for a ball. (Photo courtesy: Genesis Burson-Marsteller)

Malhotra and McCaw play a game of rugby. (Photo courtesy: Genesis Burson-Marsteller)

Malhotra has his fan moment. (Photo courtesy: Genesis Burson-Marsteller)

McCaw takes Malhotra for a ride in his helicopter. (Photo courtesy: Genesis Burson-Marsteller)