19 Sep 2014

DC back on deck for Canterbury

12:01 pm on 19 September 2014

All Blacks first five Daniel Carter is back training with Canterbury, six weeks after suffering a broken bone in his leg in the Super Rugby final loss to the New South Wales Waratahs.

Daniel Carter

Daniel Carter Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Carter and Canterbury are targeting the home game against Southland at the end of the month for his return to competitive rugby.

The 32-year-old's still not kicking fully yet but is running freely now and has had some light tackling work.

Carter hasn't played for his province since 2009.