The genius who can wreck Jonny's World cup dream; As England prepare for a crucial Six Nations, Dan Carter has his mind on the ultimate goal.

From: The Mail on Sunday (London, England) | Date: January 28, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: MALCOLM FOLLEY

DAN CARTER was working against the clock, jogging under the weight of a 30kg kit-bag worn around his neck like a scarf. But the daily grind of weights room, sprint sessions and the rest was easily endured. For Carter is in fulltime training to relieve England of rugby's World Cup.

At 24, Carter is justly regarded as the greatest fly-half in the game today.

He is an expert strategist, a dead-eyed goalkicker and, on the break,...

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