Peter Bills bows down to the talents of All Black fly-half Dan Carter in The Irish Independent.
”Unless you subscribe to the bizarre theory that it's best to wait until someone has retired or died before offering praise for their talents, let us salute one particular, unique
performer from the world of rugby union as 2009 comes to an end.
“This year began with a dire injury to the game's outstanding out-half. A torn Achilles tendon can
be a career-ending blow, such is the gravity of the injury.
“Happily, Dan Carter will end 2009 in a blaze of glory. Not only did he recover from the injury that brought to an end his sojourn with Perpignan, but he rediscovered his glorious skills in the toughest ground of all - the Test match.
“Carter is a genius of this rugby age. He is a skilled, delightfully inventive player who brings a sublime craft to the game. Whether it's by running, passing, kicking, tackling, covering or reading the game, he stands apart.”
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