All Blacks first five eighth Dan Carter has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup.
This is because of the groin injury he suffered at yesterday’s captains run and Colin Slade will now be expected to wear the No 10 jersey for the crucial play off matches.
Carter has torn a tendon in his left groin.
His place in the squad has been taken by Aaron Cruden.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry said he spent time with Carter after the scan revealed the extent of the injury and explains the player was coping “remarkably well” with the bad news.
He added it’s devastating for Daniel as he was focusing on this tournament for the last couple of years and now he cannot be involved in it any further.
Team doctor Deb Robinson said there was no reason for the injury or any indication the groin problem was flaring up.
It just appears to be a terrible stroke of misfortune.
Today at 2:30pm All Blacks meet Canada.
Meanwhile at 12pm Argentina take on Georgia and at 5pm Fiji meet Wales and a commentary of the match can be heard on our sister station Viti-FM
Story by: Selina Navuso
