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09:39 AEST Fri Nov 23 2007
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All Blacks first five-eighth Daniel Carter will give consideration to playing in rugby's English Premiership after next year.
Carter, 25, has one year left on his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union and told Britain's Sky Sports News that when it expires he will "make a decision on where I want my career to head".
In the immediate aftermath of the All Blacks' quarterfinal elimination from the World Cup last month, Carter indicated he was leaning strongly towards staying in New Zealand until the next tournament.
However, his latest comments suggest an overseas contract is a realistic possibility.
"I really enjoy playing over here (in England) - there are great crowds and great people," Carter said.
"It's something I'm going to have to have a good think about as I consider where I want my career to head. But it's definitely on the cards for the future."
Such a move would make Carter ineligible for the All Blacks.
Last month Carter said he was keen to be a player to build a new-look team around going into the 2011 World Cup hosted by New Zealand.
"This black jersey means more to me than anything else. I'm keen to hang around and make the most of these next few years."
Already this year several high-profile All Blacks have left for England - including lock Chris Jack, prop Carl Hayman and second five-eighths Aaron Mauger and Luke McAlister.