All Blacks icon Dan Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, has revealed his top five players of all time in a candid interview with Mail Online.
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From bone-crunching tackles to moments of pure brilliance, Carter opened up about the legends who shaped his love for the game and left an unforgettable mark on his illustrious career.
The two-time Rugby World Cup winner didn’t hold back, offering fans a rare glimpse into the minds and moments that inspired one of rugby’s most complete players.
Who is Dan Carter?
Born in Southbridge, New Zealand, Dan Carter is a former All Blacks fly-half who represented his country 112 times between 2003 and 2015, amassing a world-record 1,598 test points. Known for his vision, composure, and deadly accuracy with the boot, Carter was instrumental in guiding New Zealand to World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015.
After glittering club stints with the Crusaders, Perpignan, and Racing 92, he retired as a global ambassador for the sport — and a true rugby legend.
Jonah Lomu – “A superstar”
“He bowled me over about 5m when I tried to tackle him in one of my first games. A superstar. Gutted I never played with him,” said Dan Carter.
It’s no surprise Carter starts with the late, great Jonah Lomu. The towering winger was a global superstar and changed the perception of what a rugby player could be. Known for his combination of speed, size, and power, Lomu scored 37 tries in 63 Tests for New Zealand and became a household name during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Bio: Jonah Lomu (New Zealand) – 63 caps, 37 tries, World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee. First true global superstar of the game.
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