French Police have reportedly charged New Zealand rugby great Dan Carter with drink driving in Paris.
A French celebrity magazine, Closer, reported that Carter tested twice the legal limit when pulled over near the Champs-Elysees on Wednesday night.
It said Carter test 0.98g/l, when the limit is 0.5g/l. He had also reportedly forgotten his driver’s licence.
Carter will be summoned to appear in court, the report said.
His New Zealand-based agent was not immediately available for comment.
Five-eighth Carter is in the second season of a stint at Paris club Racing 92.
The 34-year-old shifted to France following the 2015 World Cup, at which he played a starring role in the All Blacks’ win over the Wallabies, and ended his record-breaking career at 112 Tests.
Atlas
Roar Rookie
The cost of drink driving: The fallout now includes glamour car manufacturer Land Rover dumping the All Blacks great who is playing in France's Top 14 championship. Carter confirmed the development on his Facebook page on Tuesday, saying: "Over the last few days my management and I have had to front up to my sponsors. Not surprisingly, Land Rover, who for good reason have zero tolerance towards drink driving, have ended their relationship with me. I understand this completely and am disappointed I put them in this position." He used his Facebook page last week to confirm his driving indiscretion and also apologise for his actions, admitting he'd made "a massive error of judgment". British manufacturer Land Rover has a high profile in rugby, being a major sponsor at the last two World Cups, in New Zealand and England. Carter, 34, was part of the All Blacks teams that won both of those tournaments.
Tony
Guest
Storm in a D cup .. move on hes human like the rest of us
Alex
Guest
Ah, back home now then, where you don't have to be so refined.
Adsa
Guest
Finally I can say I have something in common with great DC.
Hello Everybody.
Guest
Anyone who says drink driving is something everyone does needs to stop kidding themselves. I find this kind of thinking really frustrating. No, its not something we all do and dont do it again.
jameswm
Roar Guru
Hard to believe anyone could drink a bit too much French red wine.
Shane D
Roar Rookie
About As much as Aussies seem to love thinking & talking about Kiwis I suppose ouch.
Shane D
Roar Rookie
Just a shame Aussie fans don't have any interest in commenting on a positive story on a young player recommitting to Australian rugby ZG.
taylorman
Roar Guru
Most ex-NZers are dav?
Zero Gain
Guest
Most of the comments are from Kiwis.
davSA
Guest
Phew , so he is human after all . I was really unsure of that for a long time.
Smiggle Jiggle
Roar Guru
FAKE NEWS
Machooka
Roar Guru
Mmmm Ken... my distant cuz is a one-legged seagull (very sad story but not for today) and he loves a good chup :)
ClarkeG
Guest
But there is 1 about Koroibete though. Gee I can't wait until the rugby starts so we have some high tackles to talk about.
Ouch
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You love the attention. You love it when Aussies think and talk about you.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
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Dan the man made a big boo boo. He owned up to it. Who hasnt run the gauntlet before and since RBT. Unless your initials are JC or your last name is Ghandi there is no cause to look down on the G10OAT. Seems like he made an appropriate apology. No one was harmed. Nothing to see here folks. Move on. And Atlas - regarding the atrocious crime of an ex-OZ rugby player (which did have a victim) give yourself an uppercut. Your chips are showing.
ebop
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Haha
Shane D
Roar Rookie
Nearly 50 comments for a story about an exAB & 1 comment about a current Wallaby resigning for 3 years. Pretty much sums it up.
Shane D
Roar Rookie
I heard he was busy with his support group for Nzers who live in Australia & have been back to NZ & heard NZers saying bad things about Australia or Australians.
OTARA BOY
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BOOM hahahaha