PLAYER PROFILE
Damian McKenzie
First five-eighth
KEY STATS
All Blacks Next match
Scotland
All Blacks
BIOGRAPHY
All Black #1154
Damian McKenzie is a dynamic and versatile back known for his flair and attacking prowess. The son of dairy farmers, McKenzie was born in Invercargill and educated at Christ's College, Christchurch.
McKenzie featured for the New Zealand Schools Barbarians in 2012 and New Zealand Secondary Schools in 2013, then made his provincial debut for Waikato in 2014, winning their Emerging Representative Player of the Year.
A standout at fullback during the 2014 Junior World Championship, McKenzie has since excelled as a first five-eighth and fullback for both the Chiefs and the All Blacks.
He debuted for the All Blacks in 2016 against Argentina at 21 years old and while a season-ending knee injury during the 2019 Super Rugby season meant he missed out on selection for the Rugby World Cup that year, he was renamed in the All Blacks in 2020.
In 2024, McKenzie started in 10 of 14 Tests and finished the year as the leading Test points scorer with 144 points, earning him a spot in the 2024 World Rugby Dream Team.
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Mentor v Protege: McKenzie and Reihana Set for Final Face-Off -
Damian McKenzie on the All Blacks growth ahead of Argentina clash -
McKenzie Relieved after shot clock drama in All Blacks' gritty win -
Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie's Unchanged All Blacks Focus -
All Blacks cap off pool play in style -
Simple mantra for the All Blacks in opening Test of 2023 -
All Blacks XV romp to victory over Ireland A in Dublin -
Opportunity knocks for returning All Blacks -
Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
