 Through the injury, McCabe was unable to take part in the 2013 Super Rugby Final between the Brumbies and Chiefs - that match was won by the Chiefs 27–22.He returned to Rugby on 22 February 2014, round 2 of the 2014 Super Rugby season.He played in 17 out of 18 matches that season, helping the team to an Australian derby semi-final against the eventual champions New South Wales Waratahs.