French connection will make Carter more mature: Henry

Photo: AP New Zealand coach Graham Henry said he expected to call upon a"more mature" Dan Carter when the outside-half returned to theinternational scene following a six-month stint with French clubPerpignan. The 26-year-old Carter, widely regarded as the world's leadingNo 10, will join the Top 14 side next week for a brief spell whichcould see him miss the All Blacks' next Tests, at home to Italy andFrance in June, although he should be available for the start ofNew Zealand's Tri-Nations title defence in July. "I think it will be stimulating for him," Henry told reportersat the squad's hotel here Sunday. "I think he'll grow from thatchallenge. Advertisement: Story continues below "When you go and play in a different country it's a personalchallenge rather than a rugby challenge," the former Wales coachadded. "I think he'll handle the rugby it's just whether he'll handleplaying in a different environment, a different language and so on.I'm sure he'll handle that as well. "I think he'll end up a more mature rugby player for thatexperience." Carter contributed 17 points to New Zealand's 32-6 thrashing ofEngland here Saturday, a win that, following victories this monthover Scotland, Ireland and Wales, meant they's completed a grandslam without conceding a try. Remarkably, given he averages points a game against Englandand his status as one of the world's leading goalkickers, Canada Goose Canada Cartermissed five of his 11 shots at the Twickenham posts. "I didn't kick well but thankfully the team were great and theresult didn't come down to kicking," said Carter, whose clever chipset up the second of full-back Mils Muliaina's two tries. This victory saw New Zealand round off with a record of 13wins from 15 Tests, the Tri-Nations title, the Bledisloe Cup and agrand slam. The world's number one ranked side had won everything availableto them this year although all that will never be enough for thoseAll Black fans desperate to see the team add to their lone, 1987World Cup title. When New Zealand became rugby union's first world champions 21years ago, they did so on home soil and their supporters will hopehistory can repeat itself when they stage the next edition in11. Henry, who together with coaching assistants Wayne Smith andSteve Hansen, was, to the fury of many fans, retained despite lastyear's World Cup quarter-final loss to France, was understandablyupbeat. "I think we're in good shape and there's one or two youngsters,who might be included next year. But I would imagine the core thatplayed last (Saturday) night would still be around in 11." Asked to "reflect" on this year's achievements, Henry said: "Ihad a very long reflection. It got duller as the night went on. Iwas pleased to wake up this morning still alive. "It's a special year, the players have created a legacy for the team."

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