Damian McKenzie, Wallabies and All Blacks
All Blacks v Wallabies: Carlos Spencer sees Damian McKenzie as a fullback rather than first-five
"I think he just lacks that direction at test match level where it’s really important.”
Barrett At Fly-half As All Blacks Bench McKenzie For Wallabies
New Zealand veteran Beauden Barrett was recalled Thursday to start at fly-half in the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Wellington.
Robertson on decision to bench McKenzie and start Beauden Barrett
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has explained the decision to change his first five-eighth for the second Bledisloe Test in Wellington.
All Blacks' Final Showdown: Beauden Barrett Replaces Damian McKenzie
Scott Robertson shakes up the All Blacks lineup by replacing flyhalf Damian McKenzie with Beauden Barrett for their final Rugby Championship test against Australia. The match will see Sam Cane earning his 100th test,
All Blacks v Australia: Beauden Barrett back, Damian McKenzie benched for Bledisloe II
The other changes to the backline see the injury-enforced change at second-five, with Jordie Barrett's knee injury seeing him replaced by Anton Lienert-Brown. Will Jordan remains at fullback, where he started on Saturday after Beauden Barrett's late withdrawal due to illness.
All Blacks drop McKenzie, Barrett to start against Australia
New Zealand veteran Beauden Barrett was recalled Thursday to start at flyhalf against Australia this weekend, replacing Damian McKenzie who has been relegated to the bench.
Rugby-Barrett replaces McKenzie as All Blacks flyhalf for Cane's 100th test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has dropped flyhalf Damian McKenzie from his starting side and replaced him with Beauden Barrett for New Zealand's last test of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Wellington on Saturday.
All Blacks pick Beauden Barrett to start at flyhalf in 2nd test against Australia
Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the first time in almost two years in the All Blacks lineup to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday. Barrett last played in the No. 10 jersey for New Zealand against Scotland in November 2022.
Damian McKenzie's faced a "tough road" as No.10, former AB says
Former All Black Carlos Spencer joined Jason Pine for a chat heading into the second Bledisloe Cup test, diving into Damian McKenzie's run as Number 10.
Barrett replaces McKenzie as All Blacks flyhalf for Cane's 100th test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has dropped flyhalf Damian McKenzie from his starting side and replaced him with Beauden ...
Beauden Barrett returns to fly-half, Damian McKenzie benched for Bledisloe II
Beauden Barrett will return to fly-half for the first time this year with Scott Robertson bringing in several changes ...
All Blacks v Australia: How Scott Robertson lost control of the Damian McKenzie narrative – Gregor Paul
Gregor Paul is one of New Zealand’s most respected rugby writers and columnists. He has won multiple awards for journalism ...
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Why Tomas Albornoz might be a better fly-half than Damian McKenzie
Although he is only two years older, McKenzie has far more international experience than his Argentine counterpart. He has racked up 56 caps since 2016, while Albornoz has 16 since 2022. D-Mac has ...