Dan Carter

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Sport: Rugby Union
Teams: All Blacks, Crusaders, Perpignan
Playing positions: First Five-Eighth, Centre, Wing
Date of Birth: March 5, 1982
Nationality: New Zealander
Height: 1.78 metres

In brief: Nicknamed DC, this New Zealand rugby footballer plays for the Crusaders and for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks.

Carter made his All Blacks debut in 2003 at the age of 21, scoring 20 points. He was included in New Zealand's 2003 Rugby World Cup squad,

where he first gained serious international attention.

In June 2008, Carter signed a six-month contract to play with French rugby club USA Perpignan during his off season with the Crusaders.

Website: http://www.dancarter.co.nz