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Playmakers ... will Aaron Cruden oust Dan Carter for the All Blacks five-eighth jersey. Source:AAP
AARON Cruden ousting Dan Carter for the All Blacks no.10 jersey would not be a great shock given the form of the Chiefs star in Super Rugby, according to Australian rival Quade Cooper.
But while such a statement could create waves in New Zealand, Cooper was quick to qualify his view by saying Carter's incredible record for the Kiwis over the last decade was equally as compelling a reason for selection.
Carter v Cruden. Source: Getty Images
"I'd hate to be the coach trying to pick that position," Cooper said.
Carter has been an institution in the All Black no.10 for so long many Kiwis consider it heresy to contemplate any other option, but Cruden's form in leading the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Rugby titles has some poking dissenters poking their heads above the parapets.
There is a school of thought Cruden could play no.10 against the Wallabies next week, with Carter considered at no.12.
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"Just like our (five-eighth) position, it's hotly contested. Aaron Cruden has done a great job. He has shown he is a class player, and Dan Carter is as well," Cooper said.
Asked if it would be a shock if Cruden got the nod, Cooper said: "It wouldn't be so much of a shock because they're both great players, and it's all about form and who is in the best possible position to contribute to the team."
"Both of those players would do a great job," Cooper continued.
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"Dan has shown over the past 10-12 years he's been doing a great job for the All Blacks, and the amount of trophies they've won as a team, you can't go past that.
"But again, Cruden is coming up as a great player. The way he has been controlling his team is great as well. It is a good headache for the coach to have but I'm glad I'm not in that position."
Cooper diplomatically dead-batted a follow-up question asking if Carter was still better than Cruden.
"It's hard to tell. Both have different skillsets, they're playing for different teams. When I have come up against them for the All Blacks they've both done a great job so whoever you come up against it's going to be a tough night at the office," he said.
"But in saying that, I still have to compete for my position. Hopefully I will be in the line-up to play against them, if I am lucky enough to be selected."
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