Overview

• Former All Blacks Sevens standout Leroy Carter was called up this week as injury cover after Caleb Clarke suffered a high ankle complaint
• Carter discovered his passport had been destroyed by his dog, prompting a last-minute scramble for replacements
• He secured an emergency passport in time for the All Blacks’ Friday departure to Córdoba
• The 26-year-old Chiefs winger will join the squad in Argentina and vie for a spot in the opening Test against the Pumas
• Carter’s swift shift from Olympic sevens to potential All Blacks debut underscores New Zealand’s deep backline talent pathway