No last draw for the All Blacks icon. Back in New Zealand after a successful experience in Japan, ex-star opener Dan Carter should not at 38 play with his new club the Auckland Blues. “To be honest, I didn't expect to play unless Beauden (Barrett) or Otere (Black) got injured. Both have been in great shape the past few months and I'm just happy to accompany them and help the team as I can, ”he said on social media.
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Aligned on the scoresheet for the match against the Hurricanes on July 18, the former opening half of Racing 92, top scorer internationally (1,598 points in 112 selections), had to forfeit because of a calf injury. For the Auckland franchise, there is one last game to play in Super Rugby Aotearoa on August 16 against the Crusaders, Carter's former team.
“We're not going to play him if he's not 100%. I don't think it's fair to the rest of the team ”
Tana UmagaBut Tana Umaga, another former All Blacks legend turned Auckland Blues coach, is hardly optimistic: “We're not going to play him if he's not 100%. I don't think it's fair to the rest of the team, and besides, he knows his body better than anyone. ”
In early July, Dan Carter, still too fair to participate in New Zealand Super Rugby, had tested himself physically by participating in a local championship match with the club of his childhood in front of a thousand spectators. He played the entire game and scored 12 points, thus actively contributing to the victory of Southbridge, his club of hearts, against West Melton (54-14), two cities located on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Dan Carter getting a lift from dad to his club rugby game today. pic.twitter.com/yiBQHhJ7d0
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