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Dan Carter out for season
February 2, 2009 - 8:00AM
PERPIGNAN, France - All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter was on Sunday ruled out for the rest of the French season because of an Achilles tendon injury having played just five matches for Perpignan.
"It is a partial tear of the Achilles tendon which means he will be unavailable for around six months," said spokesman Benoit Brazes.
The 26-year-old Carter, who was signed by the Catalan club on a lucrative six-month deal worth a reported A$70,000 a match was hurt in Saturday's 13-13 draw with Stade Francais.
His brief stay with the French side, which began in December, was plagued by injury and his time on the pitch amounted to just 361 playing minutes.
"It's a huge disappointment especially for him, for the club," added Brazes.
"Now we are going to do our best possible to get him healthy again. Our doctor will be in contact with the medical staff of the All Blacks to decide whether or not he will undergo surgery in France.
"At the moment he is in plaster and is at home. He underwent an examination on Sunday morning (in Paris) and returned with us by plane."
Carter now faces a major battle to be fit for the Tri Nations which gets underway on July 18 when the All Blacks face Australia in Auckland.
On Saturday, Carter, who hit two penalties and converted Maxime Mermoz's try in front of 80,000 people at the Stade de France, was making his return to the Perpignan side after a three-week absence because of an earlier Achilles tendon injury.
Coach Jacques Brunel paid tribute to Carter's performance.
"He was lively, challenging and worked well with the centres and set up the try with a well-judged kick. He is having more and more influence on the game and feels better and better in the team," said Brunel.
AFP
http://www.rugbyheaven.com.au/news/...for-tri-nations/2009/02/02/1233423097912.html
February 2, 2009 - 8:00AM
PERPIGNAN, France - All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter was on Sunday ruled out for the rest of the French season because of an Achilles tendon injury having played just five matches for Perpignan.
"It is a partial tear of the Achilles tendon which means he will be unavailable for around six months," said spokesman Benoit Brazes.
The 26-year-old Carter, who was signed by the Catalan club on a lucrative six-month deal worth a reported A$70,000 a match was hurt in Saturday's 13-13 draw with Stade Francais.
His brief stay with the French side, which began in December, was plagued by injury and his time on the pitch amounted to just 361 playing minutes.
"It's a huge disappointment especially for him, for the club," added Brazes.
"Now we are going to do our best possible to get him healthy again. Our doctor will be in contact with the medical staff of the All Blacks to decide whether or not he will undergo surgery in France.
"At the moment he is in plaster and is at home. He underwent an examination on Sunday morning (in Paris) and returned with us by plane."
Carter now faces a major battle to be fit for the Tri Nations which gets underway on July 18 when the All Blacks face Australia in Auckland.
On Saturday, Carter, who hit two penalties and converted Maxime Mermoz's try in front of 80,000 people at the Stade de France, was making his return to the Perpignan side after a three-week absence because of an earlier Achilles tendon injury.
Coach Jacques Brunel paid tribute to Carter's performance.
"He was lively, challenging and worked well with the centres and set up the try with a well-judged kick. He is having more and more influence on the game and feels better and better in the team," said Brunel.
AFP
http://www.rugbyheaven.com.au/news/...for-tri-nations/2009/02/02/1233423097912.html
