Carter focused on win despite looming record

Dan Carter says becoming world rugby’s top points scorer will be a “special” moment but insists his only focus is on helping New Zealand complete a successful Grand Slam tour of the Home Unions with victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

The Canterbury stand-off needs just three points to overtake Jonny Wilkinson’s record of 1,178 as Test rugby’s leading points accumulator, and is almost certain to do so against a Welsh side the tourists are expected to see off with something to spare.