All Blacks great Dan Carter retires from pro rugby after two World Cup titles and a record 1,598 points
- The 38-year-old was capped 112 times by New Zealand and played his last test in their 2015 World Cup final win over Australia
- His tally for points in test rugby is more than 350 clear of England’s Jonny Wilkinson
New Zealand’s World Cup-winning fly-half Dan Carter announced on Saturday his retirement from professional rugby after an illustrious 19-year career.
The 38-year-old, capped 112 times by New Zealand, played his last test in 2015 when he produced a man-of-the-match display to help the All Blacks to victory over Australia in the World Cup final.
The fly-half was also part of the New Zealand team who won the 2011 edition of the tournament, though he missed the final after tearing his groin tendon.
He leaves the game as the highest points scorer in test rugby with 1,598, more than 350 points clear of England’s Jonny Wilkinson.
“I officially retire from professional rugby today,” Carter wrote on Twitter. “A sport I’ve played 32 years which has helped shape me into the person I am today. I can’t thank everyone who has played a part in my journey enough, particularly you, the fans. Rugby will always be a part of my life.”