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Damian McKenzie

Position
Fly half
Damian McKenzie is a professional fly half for the New Zealand, bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad. Track Damian's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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65.4
Index
36thof 358 halfbacks
195th overall · top 10% at halfbacks
Attack
93
Defence
34
Impact
57
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Damian has 25 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Ball-carrying threat with clinical finishing

Across 39 matches McKenzie averages close to five carries per game, consistently eating up ground with a per-carry return that points to an elusive, forward-moving style rather than a static distributor. His 12 tries across the dataset confirm he is regularly involved at the sharp end of attacking moves, while peaks of 15 carries and 114 metres in a single game show he can take over when the situation demands. His tackle numbers are modest, suggesting his primary value is found with ball in hand rather than in defensive heavy-lifting.

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2026 Test Season
5
Points
1
Tries
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About Damian McKenzie

Damian McKenzie is a professional rugby union fly half registered with the New Zealand, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.

As a fly half, Damian features for the New Zealand across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Damian McKenzie's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest New Zealand news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Damian McKenzie play?
Damian McKenzie plays fly half for the New Zealand.
Which team does Damian McKenzie play for?
Damian McKenzie plays for the New Zealand, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the New Zealand play their home games?
The New Zealand are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Damian McKenzie's fixtures and stats?
Follow Damian McKenzie's fixtures, results, match appearances and New Zealand news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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Next@ Stormers07 AugNext@ Sharks11 Aug18 Julvs England U2041–2618 Julvs Ireland40–2113 Jul@ France U2022–26
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