Damian McKenzie

Damian McKenzie
McKenzie representing New Zealand in the
2017 Rugby Championship, August 2017
Full nameDamian Sinclair McKenzie
Date of birth (1995-04-20) 20 April 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight78 kg (172 lb; 12 st 4 lb)[1]
SchoolChrist's College
Notable relative(s)Marty McKenzie (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, First five-eighth
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Waikato 37 (421)
2015– Chiefs 126 (1,247)
2022 Tokyo Sungoliath 14 (218)
Correct as of 20 August 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 New Zealand U20 5 (25)
2015–2017 Māori All Blacks 4 (17)
2016– New Zealand 57 (276)
2020 North Island 1 (15)
2022 All Blacks XV 1 (17)
Correct as of 26 October 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad

Damian Sinclair McKenzie (born 20 April 1995) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays fullback or First five-eighth for Waikato in the Bunnings NPC competition and Chiefs in super rugby. McKenzie has played 55 tests for the All Blacks since his international debut in 2016.

McKenzie began his professional career playing for Waikato in the Bunnings NPC. McKenzie has also previously represented the Chiefs in Super Rugby, he is their all-time highest points scorer. McKenzie is the 4th highest points scorer in Super Rugby history.

  1. ^ a b "Damian McKenzie player profile". allblacks.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.