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Sat 09 Sep 2007Carter forced to sidelinesNew Zealand v Romania:New Zealand outhalf Dan Carter has been forced to drop out of his team's final Pool C match because of a calf strain, the All Blacks said yesterday.Versatile centre Luke McAlister will move off the bench to cover for Carter at number 10, while wing Doug Howlett steps into the replacements for today's match against Romania.