Dan Carter was the star performer for Canterbury , scoring all 22 of his teams points, as they overcame Auckland 22-16 in their Air New Zealand Cup clash on Saturday evening.

In cold condition, 10 000 loyal Auckland fans came out to see the match and the star attraction, All Blacks No.10 Carter, delivered. It will come as no surprise if he is rushed backed into the All Black side for the rest of the Tri Nations.

Canterbury went into half time 9-0 up thanks to three Carter penalties. A fourth from Carter took the score to 12-9 after 66 minutes.

A try by Paul Williams put Auckland 16-12 in the lead, it didn't last long as Ryan Crotty broke a tackle and fed Carter. who finished well and converted his own try.

Carter added his fifth penalty minutes later and Canterbury held on for an important win.

Scorers:

Auckland:

Try: Williams
Con: Moeke
Pens: Moeke 3

Canterbury

Try: Carter
Con: Carter
Pens: Carter 5