FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Leicester Tigers vs Racing 92 - Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, Britain - January 21, 2018 Racing 92’s Dan Carter Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - World Cup winner Dan Carter would not be out of place in the All Blacks squad at the global showpiece in Japan later this year if selectors sent him an SOS to fill the gap left by the injured Damian McKenzie, former coach Graham Henry has said.
Utility back McKenzie was ruled out of rugby for the rest of the year earlier this week after he ruptured an ACL knee tendon, scuppering Steve Hansen's plans to take him to the World Cup where he could cover fullback and flyhalf.
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