Carter waits for decision on surgery

Dan Carter will liaise with New Zealand’s medical staff to ascertain whether he requires surgery on the Achilles tendon injury that has ended not only his season but also his time in France with Perpignan.

The All Blacks fly-half was yesterday ruled out for around six months after sustaining a ruptured Achilles in the final seconds of Saturday’s 13-13 draw against Stade Francais in Paris.