- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 354,997
- Reaction score
- 38
You must be registered for see images
New Zealand capped one of the most dominant eras in rugby history by becoming the first team to retain the World Cup, repelling Australia's second-half resurgence in a 34-17 win sealed by the boot of unflappable Dan Carter on Saturday. In the 112th and likely last test of his record-breaking career, Carter steered the All Blacks to an unprecedented third global title - and first outside New Zealand - with a dropped goal, a penalty from halfway, and a right-footed conversion of Beauden Barrett's breakaway try in the final 10 minutes at Twickenham. Carter finished the highest-scoring World Cup final with 19 points, and finally played a full part in an All Blacks' World Cup win after getting injured during the team's 2011 title campaign.
More...
