“No better atmosphere” – Dan Carter ranks the three best rugby stadiums for atmosphere

Carter has no shortage of great memories on the rugby pitch, having won numerous trophies at both club and international level, while he also picked up a number of individual awards, including winning the World Rugby player of the year award three times.

Carter’s personal favourite moment from his career comes from New Zealand’s 2015 Rugby World Cup final triumph against Australia at Twickenham however, as he slotted a drop goal from 40 metres out to stem the tide of a Wallabies comeback.

“All such special memories but hard to go past the RWC final drop goal,” Carter tweeted, in response to a Rugby World Cup post asking fans what their favourite moment from the All Blacks fly-half was.

He added: "Twickenham, the home of rugby, was certainly bouncing that night.

Carter said: "Under lights, especially, the place comes alive."

The 50,000-capacity stadium is the largest in New Zealand and is situated near Auckland’s central business district below the imposing backdrop of Mount Eden.

It’s an arena based bang in the centre of the Welsh capital and the retractable roof, when used, seals in the fervour.

Carter said: I'm often asked which is my favourite stadium at which to play. I always say the Millennium. I've got a lot of great memories of playing there.

"It's an amazing place with an awesome atmosphere. The people of Cardiff and Wales are like the Kiwis back home. They are so passionate about their rugby.

"Also, as a kicker, it's quite handy having a roof on it too. That takes away the wind and rain which you can have a bit of in Cardiff. That's an added bonus."