“He tried to kill me” – Dan Carter ranked his five toughest World Cup opponents - Ruck

“He tried to kill me” – Dan Carter ranked his five toughest World Cup opponents

Dan Carter, the absolute legend of rugby, and the guy who smashed records left and right with 1,598 points from 112 international games, spilled the beans on his list of the five toughest dudes he ever squared off against in his glorious career.

He’s the undisputed king of rugby’s backfield, and when he talks, everyone listens.

Carter dropped this bomb during some Q&A sessions, including a chat with the Independent, where he ranked his top five foes from Rugby World Cups past and beyond.

DID YOU KNOW? In the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final against Australia, Dan Carter kicked four penalties, two conversions and a drop goal, and was named the man of the match.

#5. Thierry Dusautoir (France)

CARTER SAID: “He had some blinding games in big moments — none more so than in the 2007 and 2011 World Cup games against the All Blacks.”

DID YOU KNOW? He broke the record for most tackles in a match, making 38 tackles against the All Blacks in the 2007 World Cup final

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