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Athlete
Dan Carter
Famoose for
Becoming a record-scoring international rugby fly-half.
Lions series · World Cup final
- Born
- 5 March 1982
- Birthplace
- Leeston, New Zealand
More people
Dan Carter
Dan Carter is a New Zealand rugby player whose kicking and playmaking drove All Blacks success.
Early life
Southbridge
Grew up in a small Canterbury community.
School rugby
Developed through Canterbury schools and representative teams.
Career
- 2002
Canterbury
Began senior provincial rugby.
- 2003
All Blacks
Entered international competition.
- 2010s
Overseas clubs
Later played in France and Japan.
Achievements
Lions series
Delivered a celebrated performance against the touring Lions.
World Cup final
Helped New Zealand retain the trophy.
1,598 Test points
Set the men’s international scoring record.
Beyond rugby
Charity
Supported UNICEF projects.
Business
Pursued commercial ventures after rugby.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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