Dan Carter’s sons are already showing strong signs of rugby talent — but they could one day turn down the chance to play for the All Blacks in favour of representing a Six Nations nation.
With Carter’s legendary status casting a long shadow, there’s growing speculation that his boys may choose a different path to avoid the immense pressure of following in their father’s footsteps.
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Meet the Carter Boys
Dan and Honor Carter have four sons:
- Marco Carter (born 2013): the eldest, now around 12 years old and reportedly already mad about rugby.
- Fox William Carter (born 3 April 2015): a name that caught attention, possibly a tribute to former All Blacks fly-half Grant Fox.
- Rocco Carter (born 2019)
- Cruz Charles Carter (born 10 June 2021): the youngest of the family, and already adored by his older brothers.
Carter often shares snippets of their lives online, showing the boys tossing around a rugby ball and loving the game from an early age.
Could They Choose the Six Nations?
While New Zealand would naturally be the frontrunner for any Carter child eyeing international rugby, the pull of the Six Nations is very real — especially Ireland, where Dan himself was once eligible to play.
That’s right — the All Blacks legend nearly wore green. If his children inherit that eligibility through ancestry or future residency, it could open the door for one of the Carter boys to represent a Northern Hemisphere giant.
And with New Zealand’s unforgiving rugby spotlight and constant comparisons to their father inevitable, a switch to Europe might offer a fresh slate and less intense scrutiny.
Carter Legacy: A Blessing or a Burden?
For all the benefits of being Dan Carter’s son — access, coaching, and inspiration — there’s also the crushing pressure of expectation. The All Blacks jersey is sacred in New Zealand, and anyone named Carter would have a microscope on them from day one.
A move north, whether through club rugby or international pathways, could allow the Carter boys to carve out their own legacies — perhaps even writing a new chapter in the Six Nations.
Dan Carter named THREE Stadiums With Best Atmosphere in World Rugby
With a career filled with unforgettable moments, both for club and country, the former All Black fly-half boasts an impressive list of accolades, including three World Rugby Player of the Year awards.
Here are the three stadiums that stood out most to Carter during his illustrious playing days:
#3. Twickenham Stadium, London
Twickenham, the iconic home of English rugby, holds a special place in Carter’s heart. His standout memory? The 2015 Rugby World Cup final, when New Zealand triumphed over Australia. Carter’s 40-metre drop goal during the match became a pivotal moment, helping stem a Wallabies comeback.
“All such special memories but hard to go past the RWC final drop goal,” Carter tweeted in response to a Rugby World Cup post asking fans for their favourite memory of him. “Twickenham, the home of rugby, was certainly bouncing that night,” he added.
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