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WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The All Blacks worst fears were realized when flyhalf Dan Carter was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a groin injury Sunday, a bitter setback for host New Zealand. All Blacks coach Graham Henry told a news conference that Carter would take no further part in the tournament because of a serious injury sustained during kicking practice on Saturday. The injury occurred only hours after Carter had been named to captain New Zealand for the first time in his 84-test career in the absence of Richie McCaw, who was ruled out of the Canada match with an injured foot. New Zealanders have always seen an injury to Carter as a worst-case scenario which would heavily damage the All Blacks chances of winning the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. "Its devastating for Daniel. Hes been a world-class player for a long time, probably one of the greatest players ever produced by this country," Henry said. "This was going to be his pinnacle, the Rugby World Cup. Weve had a lot of focus on this tournament for the last couple of years and its devastating he cant be involved in that. "Its a tragic situation for a highly talented young sportsman. This was his scene really; a World Cup in New Zealand and it was going to be his big occasion." Henry said Carter wouldnt be feeling sorry for himself, despite the setback. "He doesnt talk that way, its the coach talking, so I feel very sad for him," Henry said. "Hes the type of guy who will handle this as best he can and hes got a huge strength of character. Hes a key All Black, not only on the field as the navigator of this team for a long time, but a key person off it. "Hes got great character and I just feel huge sympathy for him and his situation." McCaw went to see Carter on Saturday, after the hed "realized the worst news you can get." "Hes pretty devastated it ended like that," McCaw said in a television interview Sunday. "But I guess thats sport. It could happen to any one of us any time. From a team point of view, weve just got to keep marching on. "Theres no doubt ... he leaves a big hole. But it doesnt stop the tournament, weve got to carry on." Carter has scored a world-record 1,250 points in tests and is regarded as the best flyhalf in world rugby. The lack of an adequate replacement, if he was to succumb to injury, has been seen as the Achilles heel of the All Blacks World Cup campaign. Carters only specialist backup in the current All Blacks squad is Colin Slade, a 23-year-old novice who has played in eight matches in a test career that is less than a year old. Slades performances for New Zealand, since his debut as a replacement against Australia last year, have generally been nerve-ridden and erratic. He was due to start New Zealands final pool match against Canada later Sunday but needs a strong performance to convince the All Blacks selectors that he has the maturity to guide the team in the World Cups knockout rounds. If Slade is thought too inexperienced for the job, the No. 10 jersey may pass to Piri Weepu, the 52-test veteran who covers both halfback positions. Henry announced on Sunday that 22-year-old Aaron Cruden, who has played only six test matches including five as a replacement, would join New Zealands 30-man squad in Carters place. Carter injured his left groin during goalkicking practice on Saturday. He immediately collapsed on the field in obvious pain and had to be assisted to the dressing rooms. All Blacks doctor Deb Robinson said a scan revealed Carter had torn the adductor longus tendon. "We had a scan done last night and unfortunately it has confirmed he has a significant left groin injury," Robinson said. "At the moment the plan is that hell come to Auckland with us tomorrow and well seek a specialist opinion about his management options. Surgery may be an option, but we obviously havent had that opinion yet, and when we do, well come to some conclusions after that." Henry said the All Blacks needed to "show strength," both to support Carter and to move on in the tournament in his absence. New Zealand has already qualified for the quarterfinals but had counted on Carters experience to steady it in the pressure matches of the tournaments knockout rounds. "The group is obviously very shattered with this news, but they are also a very resilient group of people focussed on doing this job right," Henry said. "We are all obviously devastated for Daniel. He has worked so hard to be at a peak for Rugby World Cup. We will rally around him and pull together as a team. "We need to move on as well. We have been dealt the cards we have got and it is very important that we play them superbly. It is obviously a tragedy but we just need to show strength in this situation." Earl Thomas III Womens Jersey . 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