Money matters, but Top 14 challenge excites Carter

All Black great Dan Carter said the sheer quality of the players in France’s Top 14 was a key reason in him joining Racing Metro — but money was undoubtedly a factor too.

The blockbuster deal to lure the 32-year-old New Zealand fly-half to France is reported to be worth up to €1.6m per season, which would make him the best-paid player in the world.

“Some of the very best players in the world are in France,” Carter stressed.