Carter credits colleagues after securing record

Wales 25 New Zealand 37

The 28-year-old passed the previous mark of 1,178, held by Jonny Wilkinson, when he knocked over a monster 49-metre penalty during the early stages of yesterday’s 37-25 win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium, a victory which clinched a third Grand Slam in six seasons for the All Blacks.

The Crusaders star was quick to pay tribute to the men around him afterwards, saying: “I never thought I would get to these highs (points). It is something that is pretty special, a real achievement, and I give a lot of tributes to my team-mates for giving me the opportunities to get so many points.