Dan Carter's greatest performance for the All Blacks?

With news that Dan Carter has officially retired from rugby, we go back to his unforgettable 33 point performance against the British and Irish Lions in 2005.
Do you think this is Carter's greatest performance in the black jersey?
CREDIT: Sky Sport NZ

[@stealthpakfa]

Most complete #10 in history. GOAT 🐐

[@xEvander685]

Can't dispute that

[@jackcunningham5605]

Everyone says Lomu is the Goat, but Carter's versatility makes him the perfect rugby player, he can kick accurately and from long distances (2009 against SA), yet has the physicality that resonates with term Rugby Player, not to mention his longevity (alas Lomu was stripped of that very unfairly 😥), he is the Goat in my book and I cant think of anyone now that truly matches him

[@haive2202]

True maybe mcClaw

[@miguelestradaballesteros1140]

What a player... Greatest performance of all time!

[@manichiliwemzangwa6904]

Once in a lifetime GREAT...2x World Cup gold 🏅. Thank you for the great memories DC.

[@dhirenfernando8159]

ok but like he only won one of em

[@RioGamer]

@@dhirenfernando8159 he was involved in the 2011 RWC unfortunetly injured to play the final. None the less he was apart of the RWC 2011 RWC.

[@maxdrake4012]

All time ledgend

[@zephanish]

He will always go down as an Auckland Blues legend

[@antsweir9498]

yes, not a playing blues legend though! haha

[@Horicantfish]

since when lol hes a crusader like scribe

[@johnadams20132013]

Happy retirement Dan Carter respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 what a player

[@drisszyani3497]

The 10 goat.

[@seansmith9936]

Facts👌

[@ezal9106]

cant like..already 69...here me comment...sorry bed englando

[@seansmith9936]

You made nz proud and everyone around the world always excited to see you play..number 10 🐐

[@himalayan8315]

Straight outta the masterclass, what a pleasure to witness such finesse. Thanks Dezzy

[@kakatekaka7154]

A masterclass performance from a man who had gave us many incredible moments to share alongside others! There won't be another Boss of the All Black #10 Jersey who dominates countless fields of foreign & home encounters, for quite some time to come. I wanted to share a moment with you in return, as it reminded me of a time way back when --- Playing Jonah Lomu Rugby back in the day against a longtime friend and losing by 6 points, I tried to replicate your chip and chase on the right hand wing; when you broke into some space against the Lions to score your 1st try in this very match - As a character you may not have been in the game itself, but I did manage to regain possession after the chip further afield, and score in the corner as you did in the video above; much to my mates absolute disgust haha - Even better was the fact that he was playing as the over-powered All Blacks, and I had to settle for Ireland or Scotland as he didn't like losing to me at all ... lol! ... Cheers for the memories Dan and wishing you well for the future!

[@temokootapuhi4588]

Me i think dans greatest performance was the 2015 world cup final, his control and contribution was magic, imo

[@camwells9726]

That was a favourite of mine too , particularly that he was past his best but he wound back the clock and produced his best again

[@mk.5706]

@@camwells9726 True. It was unbelievable, with his heavily taped up leg, after australia went really hard after him, what he did, when Kaino was out. That dropgoal in heavy traffic and the penalty from the carpark. It was true greatness.

[@armaghputaranui3451]

Yeah that was pure class especially the little right foot droppy with a smerk on the face haha gold👍

[@hem8729]

Absolutely. Dan put on one of his best performances in that RWC final.

[@rizwaanali6562]

In terms of the occasion and what was on the line. Definitely would be that 2015 RWC final. But if u look at it statistically this game has to be the best game he's played in an All Blacks shirt

[@266RewaBoulevaard]

After watching this match I was shaking my head, speechless, turned to my friend, he was laughing his head off, did we just see a perfect 10?

[@oakhow]

thank you Dan, truely a New Zealand sporting legend

[@dubemccready7438]

Such a long time ago & it was good to see Johnny Wilkinson on the field, against Danial Carter who played an outstanding game of Rugby Union. Good to watch again & again.

[@joedennehy386]

I watched that match with my son, on tv and after the game said to him that that was the best performance by a 10 i had ever seen. It has aged well. He was the goat

[@armaghputaranui3451]

Them Lions were turned into cubs that night and must've wondered what the f@#k are we seeing,was an all black blessing to witness such a performance,thanks for your service in the black Jersey DC the 🐐

[@Olifan974]

Mais quel joueur extraordinaire. Le meilleur??

[@SMC01ful]

I think without a doubt the greatest 1st Five to ever play the game. Mehrtens and Spencer, were both great players, but with noticeable shortcomings in certain areas of their games. Carter was the perfect balance of the two. Moreover, Carter was superb when going backwards. Honourable mention to Stephen Larkham, that bloke was pretty darn good.

[@dirkjurgens2445]

The greatest flyhalf ever. No debate needed.period.

[@folomalofata-meafou8379]

Some random kiwi bloke racked up 33 points against the best British Isles Lions team had to offer! I was at this game (2nd test) in Wellington at the cake tin 2005! Dan Carter was all class that night. ABs 48 - 18 Lions. Just heard DC announced his retirement from professional footy today (feb 2021). Debut for the All Blacks in 2003. A great 19-year career.

[@joshmackenzie3301]

True blues legend

[@khankake9576]

He never played for the Blues.

[@richiec6372]

@@khankake9576 wasnt good enough only made the bench

[@therealtanah]

Damn Carter was just too good 🥺🥺❤❤❤

[@crownandglory21]

Was at that game was an amazing watch

[@zw5509]

Amazing vision of the field. Led by example!

[@doulos88]

Greatest rugby performance I've ever seen

[@tiotigeorge4794]

A legend of the game

[@robdykes3659]

The McCaw and Carter show is the greatest in history of rugby from 2001 to 2015 with these two playing on the field a 99 per cent win rate

[@HakopaPaea]

As a kiwi that is amazing I watched them play a final between crusaders and hurricanes which they won what a game at the caketin

[@jeanyannledoyen5856]

Dan Carter ❤️

[@badabing8884]

Take a Bow son. From a BIL fan. Edit: Yep v The Lions in that 2nd test. World class. I am glad I paid £500 to see his last great performance in an AB shirt.

[@abduldia2212]

Masterclass

[@AnnahMKG-p8m]

Dan Carter❤❤

[@yenabo8358]

arguably the greatest players of the last 15years played in this game!

[@joedennehy386]

A great side, hard to go past the 2015 side though. The retirees were mc caw, Carter, Smith, nonu mealamu, and woodcock. 6 all time greats. Add kaino, read, whitelock, aaron Smith, Savea and barrett. That was a pretty handy team to be fair

[@tsherwood2112]

Don't let his performance take away from that of the forward pack either. Their strength and discipline led to the opportunity to kick all those amazing pens

[@RioGamer]

Two RWC titles 🏆🏆. It's a dream to even get to the finals

[@teraseendacosta]

LEGENDDDDD!!!!

[@filipefigueira2489]

O cara é muito monstro!

[@djjjewelz]

my fave the GOAT

[@Mr-man_png]

Yes pls

[@JoeTheLion60]

Greatest of all time

[@shanewilson2484]

This must be one of the greatest performances by one player in a match.

[@ninjahstef]

He is the GOAT!

[@abs1784]

Best #10 for the All Blacks and the Canterbury Crusaders without doubt 😎👌🏽.

[@mysticproduce705]

Dan Cárter súper player

[@Gengar094]

Best ever individual performance

[@robynschmidt768]

The best #10 in the world.

[@leenafernando5305]

👍👍👍All blacks ❤❤❤💕💪💪💪

[@langutaninwamba3433]

Dan Carter is the g.o.a.t

[@1000AT]

I'm gonna name my son after you.. I'm gonna name him " legend"

[@josephjohnson3560]

Mabey not.

[@natethen2595]

@@josephjohnson3560 hahaha

[@Ryan-kerr]

peace brother

[@taku_russ]

DC 10 Chibaba🔥

[@davsavchav]

Got outplayed by a dominant Springboks outfit straight after the Lions series. The team lineups were heavily mismatched here. DC had better games in '08 and '11, plus his last three games against France, South Africa and Australia were arguably his greatest.

[@iceswallowgum8540]

Nice comment

[@T3CH_9]

The G.O.A.T

[@Laurens__]

10 GOAT

[@Bourne-ui6mm]

I remember watching this game live and I thought DC really was Mr untouchable.

[@nishiyamanishiyama93]

I'm sure CLIVE WOODWARD thinks he's ok

[@JoeTheLion60]

Clive should have gone to Spec Savers :-)

[@dhirenfernando8159]

squidge rugby fans hmu

[@Deadend09]

3:32 advantage Dan Carter 3:37 advantage over

[@Beauden12]

Regardless of all that brilliance he still gave full credit to his teammates. One of one. A class player through and through.

[@pngpacific2023]

He literally scored all the points for the all blacks...apart from setting up Tana Umaga's try. Unbelievable!

[@sinbincreations]

Aaah yes. The test that abruptly brought Jonny Wilkonsons reign as the world's best 10 to an end...to his face no less 🖤🖤🖤

[@christophergreenland4121]

At this time period, Jonny was suffering from a number of injuries and was just making it back to the international stage. But even if he had been fully fit, the outcome wouldn't have been different. Dan Carter and the All Blacks were clearly superior and Carter's performance in this game was immaculate. Best no10 ever to play the game!

[@rahowherox1177]

Lol reign as percieved best .... at best.

[@sinbincreations]

Yup. He also learned tackling polynesians the way he tackled northerners was a sure firs way to separate a shoulder 🤣 Bless him, his words not mine.

[@snoopythedog3266]

Even in the photo at the end the Lions were "lazy running"

[@professorchannel]

👏👏

[@rdrJavierEscuella]

Love you DC

[@sonnybill8271]

Auckland Blues Finest 😁

[@AntoniMillson]

goat

[@ikomidico]

2011 poolplay against france he was sublime. And 2015 quarters semi and final i would rate higher than this one.

[@ninadiergaardt]

Leo Messi of Rugby.

[@captainhindsight8906]

Greatest 10 ever. After Heffler.

[@johne6479]

? never heard of him.

[@captainhindsight8906]

@@johne6479 How do you not know Lord Heffler. That's a slap in rugby's face for not knowing the best player in the history of the game.

[@johne6479]

@@captainhindsight8906 Sorry bud, i've never heard of him and nor has Google

[@johne6479]

@@captainhindsight8906 when i google him all i get is some fiddle player lol

[@captainhindsight8906]

@@johne6479 just goes to show that google doesn't know everything. Heffler has been the most steady flyhalf since 08. He plays till this day and always brings his teams from 3rd division to the top. The man is a myth and legend. Women wants to be with him and men wants to be like him. There's only one C Heffler and he is the greatest of all time. I mean he has over 20 000 career points and kicked all his penalties and conversions. He is the only guy that has several season with a 100% goal kicking record.

[@leonrobinson2053]

Great performance by Carter but possibly the world's worst by a referee performance? example 3:31, AB fullback makes the tackle and then doesn't roll away. In fact backs in to the tackled player, causing a penalty for AB.

[@himalayan8315]

Definitely let wilkinson know daddy was home

[@gumbootcity_nz8453]

Let's play a game!! Different teams in any hemisphere? Different Sport? 🤔 For now imma keep it simple and go with the most dominant Rugby nation in history 🖤🙄😴 Yes England is the home of Rugby but New Zealand is the Spiritual Home of Rugby🔥🤙 Here's my picks😂 Microphone DROP ⬇️🎤⬇️ *Greatest AB 1st 15* 1. Tony Woodcock 2. Sean Fitzpatrick 3. Olo Brown 4. Colin Meads 5. Brodie Retalick 6. Jerry Collins 7. Ritchie McCaw 8. Zinzane Brooke 9. Aaron Smith 10. Dan Carter 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Frank Bunce 14. Doug Howlett 15. Christian Cullen *Greatest AB 2nd 15* 1. Carl Hayman 2. Dane Coles 3. Owen Franks 4. Sam Whitelock 5. Brad Thorn 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Michael Jones 8. Buck Shelford 9. Sid Going 10. Grant Fox 11. Joe Rokococo 12. Tana Umaga 13. Conrad Smith 14. John Kirwan 15. Ben Smith *Greatest AB 3rd 15* 1. Ken Gray 2. Kevin Mealamu 3. Wilson Whineray 4. Chris Jack 5. Ian Jones 6. Brian Lochore/Waka Nathan 7. Josh Kronfeild 8. Kieran Read 9. Justin Marshall 10. Andrew Mertains 11. Julian Savea 12. Joe Stanley 13. Walter Little 14. Jeff Wilson/Bryan Williams 15. Mils Muliaina/George Nepia *Greatest Māori ABs* 1. Joe Moody 2. Dane Coles 3. Carl Hayman 4. Robin Brooke 5. Waka Nathan 6. Buck Shelford 7. Liam Messam 8. Zinzane Brooke 9. Aaron Smith/Piri Weepu 10. Carlos Spencer 11. Caleb Ralph/Norm Berryman 12. Luke McCalister 13. Bill Osborne 14. Rico Gear 15. Israel Dagg/George Nepia *Greatest Polynesian ABs* 1. Charlie Faumuina 2. Kevin Mealamu 3. Olo Brown 4. Sione Lauaki 5. Rodney Soialo 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Ardie Savea 8. Jerry Colins 9. Graeme Bachop 10. Richie Mo'unga 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Tana Umaga 14. Julian Savea 15. Mils Muliaina Greatest Hurricanes 15🤣✌️💪💛 1. Bull Allen 2. Dane Coles 3. Nemia Tialata 4. Jeremy Thrush 5. Dion Waller 6. Jerry Colins 7. Ardie Savea 8. Rodney Soialo 9. TJ Perenara 10. Beaden Barrett 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Tana Umaga 14. Julian Savea 15. Christian Cullen 16. Gordon Slater 17. Andrew Hore 18. Jason Eaton 19. Chris Masoe 20. Piri Weepu 21. Jimmy Goppath 22. Conrad Smith 23. Cory Jane

[@SweetMana25]

From 1:00 they created Playstation games from this play.

[@Horicantfish]

do you reckon he would change his haircut

[@keepingupwithkaiaworldwide]

Carter or Mehrtens?

[@slau330]

2nd greatest 10 of all time, what a legend

[@NinjrOfWar]

Fake news!

[@larrytonge4104]

Ref with a joke penalty at 3:41, hard enough when the ref is so biased

[@hoppa069]

Ahhh this is the game that Dan Carter made Wilkinson his bitch.

[@pioburese3775]

3:37😂

[@hocake8242]

The Mantis

[@ballistikbrown7878]

Johnny who...

[@Broombroomstockcar]

Shot

[@jamesrichards2661]

That first kick was the worst kick in open play I’ve ever seen

[@evangelist6277]

2015 quarter final against France was better

[@InnocentDingo7]

Pretty good but he is no Mehrtens

[@MrReubsta]

😂😂😂

[@tsherwood2112]

Not entirely sure, but I think in an alternate universe if he had been born into a footballing country he could have been a world class midfielder, but he was born in NZ so obv he played rugby

[@Nineteenseventy2]

I'm guessing you mean Mehrtens., and as good as he was, DC is most likely to date the greatest 10 NZ has produced. Was at this game, great seats, cost me $800 for two tickets, in the draw for them as well. DC showed the world an all round game that night.

[@natethen2595]

Na

[@badabing8884]

Deleted

[@sidney8680]

The worst lions team to ever tour nz.Wilkinson just got out played from the master dc in fact the whole lions back line got embarrassed from carter

[@StylesLee]

He needs to be an All Black Player / Kicker I can't stand these Kickers now? Dan Carter is The Best 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝘽𝙇𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙆𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙀𝙍 2022::