DAN CARTER’S PLACE as one of the finest rugby players ever is firmly cemented at this stage, but the veteran out-half showed that he still has the legs of a youngster during Racing’s loss to Bordeaux-Begles at the weekend.
Twenty minutes into the tie, Carter’s teammate, fellow former All Black Joe Rokocoko threw a pass that was picked off by Bordeaux’s Nans Ducuing close to his own 22.
Ducuing then sprinted the length of the pitch in what looked set to be the game’s opening try. Carter was having none of that, though.
Carter showed lightning-quick pace to catch up with Ducuing, tackle him, and recover possession. The try-saving tackle really showed how fit the 34-year-old icon still is.
Racing went on to ultimately lose 15-9 but, you know, it was still pretty cool.
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Is he Welsh?
@Trevor Beacom: nope born in England to two Irish parents
Looking forward to John Cooney coming to Ulster. He could surprise a few people if he stays fit and if he gets game time. Paul Marshall really always has been an impact player. It will be interesting to see if he can gel with PJ and how well he can develop.