The world of rugby has paid tribute to legendary All Blacks fly-half and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Dan Carter following the announcement on Saturday of his retirement.
The news brought down the curtain on an unbelievable tenure on the field from the 38-year-old, and unsurprisingly the tributes continue to pour in from all around the rugby globe.
Carter remains the highest points scorer in Test-match rugby union with 1,598 and won two World Cups during a 12-year spell with the All Blacks.
The fly-half was also part of the all-conquering Crusaders side in the 2000s before he plied his trade in France and Japan.
Following the announcement, everyone was quick to offer the great playmaker their congratulations on an outstanding career, which saw him go down as one of the best to ever grace the game.
Thank you @DanCarter 🙏🏽 https://t.co/FS9pUCcylp
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) February 20, 2021
These are definite 🐐 numbers! 🤯 @DanCarter take a bow! 👏👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/7yV8MQMKiN
— Sky Sport NZ (@skysportnz) February 20, 2021
🇳🇿 112 international caps
🏆 2 World Cups
🏉 Rugby's record points scorerAn All Black great 🖤
Enjoy your professional rugby retirement, Dan Carter! 👊 pic.twitter.com/gHAJ5ie74M
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) February 20, 2021
Simply put, the Greatest of All Time.
I watched him from the stands twice, and both times I was giddy with the sheer privilege I’d forever be able to say I saw *Dan Carter* play.
Nobody else has ever done that for me. Perhaps nobody ever will. The best there’s ever been. https://t.co/vZmN41JFBr
— Squidge Rugby (@SquidgeRugby) February 20, 2021
🤝👊 All the best on the next chapter @DanCarter pic.twitter.com/EwIpkY1ZGG
— Wallabies (@wallabies) February 20, 2021
You will be remembered as one of the greatest ever, but more importantly, not just on the field but off it as well. A true gentleman. It was always a pleasure and privilege. Best wishes for the future.
— Nigel Owens MBE (@Nigelrefowens) February 20, 2021
All the best in retirement @DanCarter and congratulations on an incredible career 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9THQ5IvYO4
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) February 20, 2021
Congrats mate on an amazing career. Was a huge honour to play against u as many times a I did. Was less of an honour to lose that many times as well 😂😂 Congrats again, enjoy retirement, well earned 🙌🏼🙌🏼
— Matt Giteau 🇦🇺 (@giteau_rugby) February 20, 2021
🏟 4 tournaments
📅 16 matches
🎯 191 points
🏅 2 winners’ medals1 @DanCarter 👏 pic.twitter.com/Em0j2OKach
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) February 20, 2021
Congratulations on an incredible career @DanCarter 👏 pic.twitter.com/wwB3XW4cB9
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 20, 2021
Dan Carter has retired.
A near faultless player.
The benchmark for the next generation of players, both on and off the field.
One of the best, if not the best, to ever play the sport.
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) February 20, 2021
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Congrats on an incredible career @DanCarter!! https://t.co/4n6qpOGQjK
— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) February 20, 2021
🐐 One of the true legends of the game! 🇳🇿🏉 Thanks for the memories @DanCarter! 🙌
Where do you rate DC1️⃣0️⃣ among rugby's all-time greats?! pic.twitter.com/cE2XqnouyH
— Sky Sport NZ (@skysportnz) February 20, 2021
💙 Thank you for everything, legend.
😘 @racing92 & @ParisLaDefArena will never forget you.
All the best in your new life @DanCarter. #RacingFamily https://t.co/Ot0LhidGP4 pic.twitter.com/MErmmN3ycR
— Paris La Défense Arena (@ParisLaDefArena) February 20, 2021
'I can’t thank everyone who has played a part in my journey enough, particularly you, the fans. Rugby will always be a part of my life.'
One of the all-time greats @DanCarter has hung up his playing boots 🙌 pic.twitter.com/bNhlqy0Hc9
— House of Rugby (@HouseOfRugby) February 20, 2021
