Dan Carter ruled out of Japan Game

After failing a fitness test, Dan Carter has been ruled out of the World Cup match against Japan tomorrow night in Hamilton with a back injury, being replaced with Colin Slade.

All Blacks doctor, Deb Robinson said, "The key thing is that Daniel had been recovering well from a stiff lower back. However, he pulled up sore at an indoor training session this morning so we have made the decision not to risk him for the Japan match and we will aim to have him back fully training next week in preparation for the France Test.''