Ireland wary of out-of-sorts Carter

Daniel Carter’s self-proclaimed “patchy” form in the Super 14 has not lulled Ireland into a false sense of security heading into Saturday’s one-off Test against New Zealand.

The Crusaders star lacked spark in his general play and his goal-kicking was well below par during the Super 14 season, but Irish defence coach Les Kiss is certainly expecting better things from the 66-Test pivot at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth this weekend.