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DAN’S PAIN IN THE NECK

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A bad neck cost Dan Carter about $150,000 when it was the cause of him failing a medical to re-join Racing 92 for the last few months of the French season.

Carter, who left Racing 92 in June last year to join Kobe Steelers, was re-signed on loan by the French club in March as a medical joker.

Racing 92 were reportedly going to pay him $50,000 a month but that ended when he was deemed to have a neck injury.

“As part of routine medical checks prior to the approval of players’ licenses, Racing 92 forwarded certain medical informatio­n to experts appointed by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR).

“Their opinion was unanimous: Dan Carter will not be able to play rugby in France,” the club said in a statement.

Apparently Carter has a cervical spine issue that is classified as G3 which means he can’t play in France but is legally able to play in Japan.

And while Racing 92 were disappoint­ed to not welcome back the former All Black, there were others in France who were relieved as they felt it was wrong that the club was willing to pay $50,000 a month for a 37-year-old New Zealander instead of investing in a young French No 10.

 ??  ?? nO DEAl Dan Carter’s $50,000 a month contract was cancelled when he failed a medical.
nO DEAl Dan Carter’s $50,000 a month contract was cancelled when he failed a medical.

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