'The dog ate my passport': All Blacks rookie Carter sorts pet's mess to recuse debut

Leroy Carter was rushing to get things together for the squad’s assembly and departure when he realized the family dog had intercepted his passport.

DOG ATE MY PASSPORT: Rookie Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery. “The dog ate my passport.” Pic: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Rookie Leroy Carter was still coming to terms with his inclusion in the All Blacks squad to play in Argentina in the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship when he made the shocking discovery. “The dog ate my passport.” 

The utility back with the Hamilton-based Chiefs was one of four uncapped players included in Scott Robertson’s Championship squad. The phone call from Robertson informing him of his selection had come as a massive surprise.