Key first-five Daniel Carter has
been ruled out of the entire Rugby World Cup with a torn left groin,
with Aaron Cruden being called into the squad as cover.
All Black doctor Deb Robinson said Carter had a tear in the tendon and his World Cup was over.
A scan has revealed the 29-year-old, 85 test All Blacks vice-captain had torn the adductor longus tendon in his left groin.He suffered the injury during kicking practice at the captain's run training session in Wellington yesterday afternoon.
Robinson said: "The scan confirmed our worst fears that the tendon has torn which means he is out of the tournament."
Meanwhile All Blacks coach Graham Henry has reiterated that Colin Slade has always been their first choice to backup Dan Carter, despite growing calls for halfback Piri Weepu to be used as a pivot.
Henry said earlier today that he was devastated for Carter.
"He has worked so hard to be at a peak for Rugby World Cup."
"We will rally around him and pull together as a team."
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