Dan Carter still moved by first Bledisloe Cup victory
All Blacks legend Dan Carter remembers the raw emotion when New Zealand won back the Bledisloe Cup from Australia in 2003.
Dan Carter's first Bledisloe Cup memory remains his fondest from a legendary career. Dan Carter watched New Zealand win back the trophy in 2003 after Australia had held it for five straight years.
Dan Carter was moved by the raw emotion of his teammates, the leaders of the team in tears holding the cup for the first time. The importance of the trophy to the All Blacks and the country became clear to him that day.
Carter went on to win two World Cups but never lost his reverence for the Bledisloe. The All Blacks face the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday.
- 2003
- Trophy won back
- 5 years straight
- Australia's hold
- George Gregan
- Wallabies captain
- Reuben Thorne
- All Blacks rival skipper
Why it mattersThe Bledisloe Cup carries deep emotional and national significance for New Zealand rugby culture.
AustraliaThe Wallabies and All Blacks play for the Bledisloe Cup this weekend, the trans-Tasman rivalry at rugby's heart.
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