NZ won't rush Carter return

Published: Sunday, 9. September, 2012 in category New Zealand
Carter: Recovering from a calf strain

Carter, who sat out Saturday's clash with Argentina, will not be considered for New Zealand's Rugby Championship game against South Africa next weekend.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said: "We have made the decision he won't be playing next week.

"The type of treatment he needs, it will take the pressure right off and give the calf the opportunity to come right.

"He's getting older isn't he and the more you play the game the more vulnerable you are to injury and he's got quite a few miles on the clock."