New Zealand star Dan Carter has dropped his strongest hint yet that he may be set for a move to Europe.

The Crusaders fly-half has one year left on his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) but cannot rule out moving north when it expires.

“I really enjoy playing over here [in England] - there are great crowds and great people,” the 25-year-old told Sky Sports News.

“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.

“I have got one year left and until then I will be making a decision on where I want my career to head.”

Carter - alongside skipper Richie McCaw - is arguably the biggest star in New Zealand rugby. He has been capped 44 times by the All Blacks and was voted the 2005 IRB Player of the Year.

A host of All Blacks stars quit New Zealand after the World Cup in order to further their careers in Europe, including Luke McAlister (Sale), Aaron Mauger (Leicester), Carl Hayman (Newcastle), Rico Gear (both Worcester), Bryon Kelleher (Toulouse), Chris Jack (Saracens) and Anton Oliver (Toulon).

New Zealand have a policy of not selecting players for the All Blacks who are playing abroad.

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