Dan Carter announces retirement from professional rugby; The 38-year-old won two World Cups with New Zealand and is the highest points scorer in test history; “I can’t thank everyone who has taken part in my journey, especially you, the fans,” wrote Carter
Last updated: 20/02/21 7:35 am
Dan Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, completing a distinguished career that lasted nearly two decades.
The 38-year-old is out after winning 112 caps for New Zealand and with two World Cup-winning medals, having been part of the 2011 and 2015 winning sides.
The fifty count of 1,598 points is also the most by any player in test history.
Writing on Twitter on Saturday morning, Carter said: “I am officially retiring from professional rugby today. A sport I played for 32 years that helped shape me into who I am. today.
“I can’t thank everyone who has taken part in my journey, especially you, the fans. Rugby will always be a part of my life. Thank you.”
I am officially retiring from professional rugby today. A sport I played for 32 years that helped shape me into who I am today. I can’t thank everyone who has taken part in my journey, especially you, the fans. Rugby will always be a part of my life. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/HTJl85ZcRB
– Dan Carter (@DanCarter) February 20, 2021
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