Wire flash
SportsTottenham defenders Kevin Danso and Ben Davies meet All Blacks legend Dan Carter in Auckland
Editorial responsibility
- No named human review is recorded for this page.
- Source reporting is collected, normalized, translated or condensed automatically when needed.
- Automatically published source-backed update
Tottenham Hotspur defenders Kevin Danso and Ben Davies met legendary All Blacks rugby stars, including iconic fly-half Dan Carter, after a 2-0 pre-season victory over Auckland FC at Eden Park. The match was attended by current All Blacks players Fabian Holland and Anton Segner. Davies, a lifelong rugby fan, described Carter as 'an absolute legend.' Danso, an Austrian, conversed in German with Segner. The players swapped jerseys with Holland and celebrated the crossover of football and rugby culture. The event highlights Tottenham's global appeal and positive squad atmosphere under manager Roberto De Zerbi during their summer tour.
Source report
The senior Tottenham Hotspur defenders enjoyed an incredible opportunity to meet true sporting royalty following a successful exhibition victory.
Kevin Danso and Ben Davies recently shared a memorable moment after Tottenham's comfortable 2-0 pre-season victory over Auckland FC at the historic Eden Park stadium. The venue is widely regarded as the spiritual home of New Zealand's rugby union team.
Several current and former All Blacks stars attended the match. Current players Fabian Holland and Anton Segner watched the Lilywhites secure a confident win under the floodlights. Legendary fly-half Dan Carter also made a special appearance to watch the Premier League giants in action. The iconic double World Cup winner remains the highest points scorer in the history of test match rugby.
The thrilled Tottenham defensive duo headed straight to the touchline after the final whistle. Davies, a lifelong rugby supporter who grew up watching Carter dominate the global game, described his childhood hero in glowing terms. He told official club media channels:
"He is an absolute legend."
Kevin Danso and Ben Davies Celebrate Meeting with New Zealand Rugby Icons
Danso also expressed deep excitement about the pitchside meeting. The Austrian defender, a passionate fan of the physical sport, eagerly awaited the chance to speak with the attending athletes. Segner and Danso share a German background and conversed easily in their native language on the hallowed turf.
Tottenham Hotspur's Kevin Danso channels Jonah Lomu with a brutal hand-off in his new All Blacks kit @spursofficial #StanSportAU #AllBlacks #PremierLeague — Stan Sport Rugby (@StanSportRugby) July 27, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur players Kevin Danso & Ben Davies swap jerseys with rugby player Fabian Holland during their pre-season tour in Auckland. Spurs All Blacks — Tubrugers Rugby Indonesia (@Tubrugers) July 26, 2026
This crossover highlights the massive global appeal surrounding the ambitious project at Hotspur Way. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is cultivating a highly positive squad atmosphere during these crucial overseas bonding experiences.
This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.
Source
Yardbarker: SoccerWestern
Part of this Story
Kevin Danso and Ben Davies thrilled to meet All Blacks rugby stars Dan Carter and others in Auckland