Carter crocked
1 Feb 2009
Dan Carter’s Achilles tendon injury has ruled him out for the rest of the French season.
Carter has only played five matches and 361 minutes for Perpignan on a lucrative deal. He kicked two penalties and a conversion in his club’s comeback 13-all draw against Stade Francais yesterday, but injured his Achilles in the final minute of the match.
“It is a partial tear of the Achilles tendon which means he will be unavailable for around six months,” said Perpignan spokesman Benoit Brazes.
“It’s a huge disappointment especially for him and for the club.”
Carter suffered a similar injury which ruled him out for three weeks earlier this year and the club will now be in consultation with the All Blacks medical team.
“Now we are going to do our best possible to get him healthy again,” added Brazes. “Our doctor will be in contact with the medical staff of the All Blacks to decide whether or not he will undergo surgery in France.
“At the moment he is in plaster and is at home. He underwent an examination on Sunday morning [in Paris] and returned with us by plane.”
If Carter is out for the full six months as estimated, he will miss the All Blacks’ Tri-Nations opener against the Wallabies, as well as their first match against the Boks on 25 July in Bloemfontein.
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1 Feb 2009, 22:06 pm
#41 SpringbokSarah: Amen Sister
1 Feb 2009, 22:07 pm
#50 JimT:
yes he has Not bad at 10. But for me he is a center
If i am GH like Tomsta said, Evans is my 10
1 Feb 2009, 22:07 pm
#49 SpringbokSarah: STORMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 Feb 2009, 22:08 pm
#42 CoachPete: No the simple answer is that we are just very advanced compared to the rest of the human race
As for your other question they get their jollies from all that collapsing, plus we always like to aggravate the referees
1 Feb 2009, 22:10 pm
#53 Karen: okay Mr Keo, Sir. There you go. We need the quick links back
1 Feb 2009, 22:10 pm
#54 JimT:
Oh ok
and coaches
1 Feb 2009, 22:11 pm
#46 Karen: Maybe a bigger reason is that he’s seems to be an obsessive character, very driven personality. Perhaps he should have exercised better judgement? We will never know until his career is over where the fault lies.
1 Feb 2009, 22:14 pm
#52 CoachPete: I would agree with that Evans would be a better fit with McAlister at #12 & Smith at #13 & Nonu on the wing. But I think Evans is contractually committed but i think McAlister has an out.
1 Feb 2009, 22:16 pm
#57 JimT: Well only he and the English management knows
But I don’t think Cipriani is their answer to a flyhalf
1 Feb 2009, 22:17 pm
#58 JimT:
Yes i agree I believe you are right
1 Feb 2009, 22:18 pm
#58 JimT:
Without carter ABs are going to battle
Just remember apart from his great all round play at 10 he is usually good for about 18 points per game
1 Feb 2009, 22:20 pm
#59 Karen:
Not sure about Cipriani I think he needs a bit more time and a better pack in front of him and better centers next to him
1 Feb 2009, 22:24 pm
Ok guys I am outa here – have an early morning meeting (hate Monday meetings arghhh). Enjoy the rest of the evening – cheers
1 Feb 2009, 22:25 pm
#59 Karen: I agree, think Cipriani has been overhyped by the media. Not his fault but the lad needs to buckle down & earn a reputation. Better leave the ladies alone for a while too, otherwise his legs may betray him
1 Feb 2009, 22:27 pm
#61 CoachPete: Absolutely. His presence on the field is a huge plus. Our Kiwi friends had better advise us on the options if McAlister & Evans are not in the picture.
1 Feb 2009, 22:27 pm
Ok Ladies and gentlemen
I am outta here Nice day here in California
Cheers all, enjoy
1 Feb 2009, 22:28 pm
#63 Karen: Cheers Karen
1 Feb 2009, 22:29 pm
#66 CoachPete: Cheers Coach
1 Feb 2009, 22:57 pm
i thnk the all blacks must be crappin themselves just about now. coz we all knoe when the blacks play **** they always win thnx to tht magician carter. without him dictaing at 10 te ll black backline is screwed……
1 Feb 2009, 23:36 pm
#69 mbaxman93: Blllowwww it out ya arse, learn to spell, and we might listen to you, playschool is on the other site, doofuss, and there are others that can play in that position, not just S Donald, the cantabs have a least two that will make the AB’s in that position, so its not all doom and gloom!!
1 Feb 2009, 23:39 pm
#65 JimT: We don’t need Maca or Evans, we have enough home grown talent in the cantabs, or the cain’s to fill the gap, Maca and Evans are past their used by date, and wouldn’t fit into the culture
1 Feb 2009, 23:56 pm
#71 CHAZ: Can you give us a few names so we can check them out during S14?
2 Feb 2009, 00:03 am
JimT, Coach
luke covers 10, but his decision making is better suited to 12. he ripped wide holes in the Lions playing from 10. as you say he has an out clause to get back to nz when he wants to. Evans on other hand, who is technically the best 10 around at the moment, has already committed fully to NH rugby and bad mouthed henry et al about their WC and rotation policies.
donald is next cab off the rank. ABs might cope with him there, but in pressure games we all know how quickly he folds. in terms of other talent at 10 around nz. well quite frankly there is nothing that shines despite what chazza thinks. wellington have weepu, blues have lavea, saders have ‘the gate’ brett. its pretty bleak over here right now. perhaps this seaon new talent is unearthed. nz need it badly.
think Abs would be wise to get carter back, and deal with his rehab in nz rather than let the frenchies have their time in the spotlight.
2 Feb 2009, 00:05 am
#72 JimT: there is seriously nothing special at the moment. the few out there could be viewed as provincial players but dont look to have what it takes to step it up. time will tell though wont it chazza.
2 Feb 2009, 00:20 am
#73 Tomsta: No question about that. I would have him on a plane asap. Unless the frenchies have a clause in their contract that he is subject to medical treatment there while under contract. I guess it depends upon the outlook. If they feel he can play before the french season is over then maybe they insist he stays.
2 Feb 2009, 00:22 am
#74 Tomsta: That sounds depressing to me. I like Weepu but not sure he’s a test #10.. Maybe they have to persevere with Brett?
2 Feb 2009, 00:24 am
Ah well, not a good topic to end the day on for AB supporters. Lots to ponder about for the 3N
I’m outta here.
2 Feb 2009, 00:32 am
give dan a mug of MILO!
2 Feb 2009, 00:38 am
#76 JimT: nz has great rugby history and we all know some new kid will come along and rip it up bigger and better than carter. just dont see it in the current crop of players. perhaps donald will be enough back up for carter for 09, 10, and then some new players will shine through.
there’s bound to be some superstars in waiting down at mexteds academy?
2 Feb 2009, 00:50 am
Yesssssssssssss. You can always count on the French. Yesssssssssss.
2 Feb 2009, 04:08 am
#80 Ezee-23: LOL!
The ABs may end up being in trouble this year if Carter hasn’t recovered in time and if Pienaar continues to impress at 10.
2 Feb 2009, 07:20 am
Overated, over-hyped underwear model. Injured? Shame
2 Feb 2009, 09:08 am
#58 JimT: I totally agree. I’ve been saying this for years. He started his career out at 12 and made a huge impact there. With him at 10 it almost feels that a certain something is holding them back. They certainly have the talent to win WC after WC. I think Evans is the most talented fly-half out there. Speed, the ability to win the game and a great boot. I stand corrected, but his average in internationals is as good as carter’s, if not better.
But their loss is our gain i guess…..
2 Feb 2009, 10:29 am
Carter the best alround rugby player when on song,even wins games when on form.
He is the best 10,has been for the last 5 yrs with no competitors really.
Only blemish is WC(Miltiple S12/14,Trinations,Grand Slams etc.
But if that was the only yardstick then the likes of Lomu,Cullen,Wilson,McCaw,Andre Venter,Keith Wood$ etc would all be called rubbish players
AB”s will strugle without him..Anyone would without a player of his calibre
Evans/McCallister etc are all pretenders
2 Feb 2009, 12:06 pm
#82 whatever:
Jealous,over posted SA living in NZ and isnt wanted…..Shame.
oh thats right forgot the smiley
2 Feb 2009, 12:07 pm
#84 mshiniwami:
Agree but i think Evans played the better game in 2006-2007,he was just unlucky he didnt get to play more for NZ
2 Feb 2009, 19:16 pm
#72 JimT: All this carry on about DC, no need guys there are others around , well not at the same excellence, but they will get there, try these guys, Colin Slade (Cantab), Steve Brett(Cantab), Tasesa Lavea(Auk), Dan Kirkpatrick (Wgtn), Daniel Bowden (Taniwha), or and I know the selectors are looking at this Isaia Toeava, has played there and is a very good 10.
2 Feb 2009, 20:00 pm
#87 CHAZ: Well I’m depressed anyway
3 Feb 2009, 01:21 am
#85 Hurricane:
Don’t make it personal mate. I have not had a dig at you, grow up!
3 Feb 2009, 04:08 am
#85 Hurricane:
Bugger, forgot the smiley
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