‘There was only going to be one outcome' Chiefs winger scores stunning try against Crusaders

Leroy Carter, or “Boomfa” as people call him, has turned his exceptional sevens talents into a hot start in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season for the Chiefs, starting both of the opening two games of the competition on the wing.

Carter doesn’t shy away from the big game moments, having competed at the Olympic games with the All Blacks Sevens team.

The 25-year-old has impressed in the last couple of Bunnings NPC provincial seasons, starring for the Bay of Plenty Steamers in his 40 career appearances for the 2024 NPC runners-up.

In his Super Rugby Pacific debut against the Blues at Eden Park last weekend, Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan was quick to praise his winger, claiming he’s a “little pocket rocket”.

McMillan has instilled confidence in the former All Blacks Sevens player, saying that the little moments are where Carter stands up to be counted.

“Yeah he’s been really good, and he’s making every post a winner, he’s a competitor. He’s a workhorse, he’s confrontational,” McMillan told media after their convincing win against the Crusaders.

“And, he pops up when the team sort of needs him the most, his hardball carries close to the rucks, or out on the edge.”

Carter opened his Super Rugby Pacific try-scoring account last weekend with a simple try, assisted by Etene Nanai-Seturo with a nice draw and pass.

On Friday night against the Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton, Carter continued his fantastic start to the season by running in a powerful try in the left corner, running straight through Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston.

The 25-year-old had some space to work with, but gained enough speed to bust through Preston’s last-ditch effort to stop him.

McMillan knew that when Carter received the ball on the wing in that specific scenario, there was only going to be one winner.

“You know, that try he scored just after halftime, he wasn’t going to be passing the ball. He wasn’t going to be trying to sidestep anyone.

“There was only going to be one outcome.”