Tri-Nations - Carter set for surgery

Eurosport - Wed, 25 Feb 08:42:00 2009

Perpignan's New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will have Achilles tendon surgery in Lyon on Friday.

All Blacks and Perpignan fly-half Dan Carter PUBLICATION NOT IN FRA ITA - 0

Carter had originally said at a Monday press conference that he would have an operation in Paris but it has become clear that the surgery will now take place in France's second city, Lyon.

Perpignan club spokesman Patrick Brazes said: "Dan Carter will have an operation in Lyon on Friday."

The 26-year-old Carter, at full fitness probably the best player in the world, is unlikely to be back in action for six months.

The 59-Test veteran and 2005 world player of the year injured his left Achilles tendon while playing for Perpignan against Stade Francais at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Carter only played five matches for Perpignan -- one in the European Cup, four in the French Top 14 competition -- and scored 45 points (three conversions and 13 penalties).

AFP

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  1. Naaa you shud hav come to Newcastle Falcons. We could­ really use you although we have improved so much this­ season. Yeh unlucky Dan. i just broke my leg playing­ rugby. i pulled the top off my shin bone.­ OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    From joe.wyllie, on Tue 31 Mar 8:51PM

  2. Why the hell did Dan Carter even Leave the Southern­ Hemisphere? We all know that the Super 14 is the­ strongest club competition in the world.

    From Zimbo21, on Sun 15 Feb 8:13PM

  3. why would he have gone to leinster?? so he could be­ shuffled around the back line like the rest of yere out­ halves, not sure where he is starting or when.

    From desfls2000, on Mon 2 Feb 12:52AM

  4. hard luck dan.im afraid you shud have came to­ leinster.thats the way i see it.perpignan?who the­ f**p.......

    From bren, on Sun 1 Feb 9:50PM
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