All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter is expected to be named in the New Zealand team to play Wales this weekend after his injured leg was showing signs of healing.

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The All Blacks have delayed naming their team until Wednesday but assistant coach Wayne Smith said he expected Carter to play.

"Rather than a strain it's a bruise," Smith told the New Zealand Press Association.

"He's walking around pretty well, he'll do a managed run tomorrow as part of training, then it's just a matter of getting him through to the game.

"I'd imagine he would be (available)."