18 Aug 2008

Carter's poor kicking day no worries for coach

10:25 am on 18 August 2008

The All Blacks coach Graham Henry is unfazed his star player had an off day with the boot in Cape Town.

New Zealand has beaten the Springboks 19-0 to create a five-point gap at the top of the Tri-Nations rugby competition.

First five eighth Daniel Carter missed five of seven attempted kicks at goal but scored a try to complement others to Conrad Smith and Keven Mealamu.

Henry says Carter's lapse is no big deal.

The victory secured the All Blacks' place at the top of the standings with 14 points, while the Springboks remain in last place with five points.