For sale:

Tall, dark, in very good health despite current ankle setback. Internationally renowned, capable at both 10 and 12. Also can model so if you aren´t looking to build a team around him you can dress him in jockey and create a tasteful living room center piece. Asking price: SQ



Possible buyers:

Toulon: But only if they play top 14 next year. (Midi-Olympique claims that his earnings will be €700 000 plus €100 000 for his image rights. That would be for just one season, making Carter the highest piad rugby player in the world.)

Chelsea: So he can stand in Mrs Abromivich´s living room along with Lionel Messi.