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Damian McKenzie

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Damian McKenzie

First five-eighths

KEY STATS
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AGE
29
WEIGHT
78KG
HEIGHT
177CM
GAMES
59
POINTS
299
TRIES
21
CONV
61
PEN
26
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BIOGRAPHY

THE VERSATILE and upbeat Damian McKenzie made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in 2016 as a 21 year-old.

A player with many strings to his bow, McKenzie originally specialised at first five-eighth but was a stand-out in the New Zealand Under 20 team's campaign at the 2014 Junior World Championship, where he played at fullback. It's in the 15 jersey where he's played the majority of rugby in recent years, for the Chiefs and Waikato.

The son of dairy farmers, McKenzie was born in Invercargill and educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. 

McKenzie suffered a season-ending knee injury while playing Super Rugby for the Chiefs in 2019 and missed out on selection for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. He was renamed in the All Blacks in 2020 after featuring for the North in the North v South match in Wellington. 

In 2021, McKenzie landed his first penalty goal for the All Blacks - a 59-metre monster strike against Australia at Eden Park. 

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Damian McKenzie on the All Blacks growth ahead of Argentina clash
Building on progress in their first three Tests of 2024 will be the immediate goal for the All Blacks in their opening Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Wellington on Saturday.
McKenzie Relieved after shot clock drama in All Blacks' gritty win
All Blacks first five-eighths Damian McKenzie's brush with the time clock when his crucial penalty goal attempt was timed out could have been worse in the All Blacks' 16-15 win over England in the first Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Test in Dunedin on Saturday.
Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie's Unchanged All Blacks Focus
A new coach may have stepped into the All Blacks' camp in Scott Robertson, but for players like Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie, nothing changed in their approach to another season.
All Blacks cap off pool play in style
Asserting their dominance through their scrum and some outstanding individual play by fullback Damian McKenzie, the All Blacks eventually overran a feisty Uruguay team 73-0 in their final pool game at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon.
Simple mantra for the All Blacks in opening Test of 2023
Doing the basics well will be the mantra for the All Blacks heading into their first game of the season, their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship game against Argentina in Mendoza on Sunday (NZT).
All Blacks XV romp to victory over Ireland A in Dublin
The All Blacks XV have won their inaugural international fixture with a 47-19 victory over Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin, typically home of Leinster.
Opportunity knocks for returning All Blacks
Opportunity knocks for returning All Blacks Anton Lienert-Brown and Damian McKenzie should they be selected for Saturday's Test against Japan in Tokyo.
Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
Damian McKenzie has recommitted to the All Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato for another year after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of the 2023 season.
Lord revels in debut on US soil
20-year-old lock Josh Lord said the experience of his Test debut at FedExField in Washington DC had been unbelievable.
All Blacks named for historic 100th Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play in the historic 100th Test match against South Africa in the Fortinet Rugby Championship at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, on Saturday 25 September (Kick-off: 5.05PM AEST, 7.05PM NZT).
All Blacks one step closer to sealing Fortinet Rugby Championship
Regaining their No1 world Test ranking was not on the minds of the All Blacks after their 36-13 win over Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test in Brisbane on Sunday.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Argentina Second Test (Brisbane)
The All Blacks will be aiming for a fourth-straight bonus point win in the Fortinet Rugby Championship when they take on Argentina in Brisbane on Saturday night to maintain their ascendency at the top of the ladder.

McKenzie relishing rare opportunity in 10 jersey
Circumstances created by Covid-19 have provided Damian McKenzie with only his second start at first five-eighths for Saturday's Fortinet Rugby Championship Test in Brisbane against Argentina.
All Blacks team named for second Argentina Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT).
All Blacks lock-up the Bledisloe Cup for a 19th straight year
New Zealand extended Australia's Bledisloe Cup agony to 19 years when wrapping up the series, and getting their Fortinet Rugby Championship off to a bonus point start with a 57–22 win at Eden Park on Saturday.
McKenzie keen to make most of opportunity at fullback
Closer to home turf for the second time in his All Blacks career, fullback Damian McKenzie is looking forward to the chance to play Fiji in the assured environment provided at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Jordan pays credit to McKenzie for five-try haul
All Blacks wing Will Jordan played down his five-try haul in Saturday's 102-0 win over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Who is the All Blacks greatest sidestepper?
A simple question on the All Blacks Twitter page has sparked a furious debate from rugby followers across the world.

Damian McKenzie Videos

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Uruguay PREVIEW and golfing with the All Blacks | Front Row Daily Show
Check out episode 26 of the Front Row Daily Show to view the All Blacks vs…
EXCLUSIVE | In the sheds with Damien McKenzie - Cardiff
Join Damien McKenzie for an exclusive visit in the changing rooms following our…
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v USA Eagles (1874 Cup)
Catch up on all the try-scoring action from a record-breaking day in the USA…
EXCLUSIVE | In the sheds with Brad Weber - Bledisloe Cup Two
Join Brad Weber for an exclusive visit in the changing rooms following our…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Australia Second Test (Eden Park)
The All Blacks have wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup with a record score against…
PLAYER CAM: Damian McKenzie (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021)
The Sky Sport NZ Player Cam couldn't have followed a better player in Hamilton…
ROUND 9: Chiefs v Hurricanes (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa - 2021)
The King of clutch, Damian McKenzie has done it again. Kicking the Chiefs to…
The All Blacks greatest sidesteppers
We take a look at some of the most fleet-footed speedsters to ever pull on the…