Rugby-McKenzie in at flyhalf as All Blacks ring the changes for Pumas test


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 16 Sep 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v New Zealand - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 10, 2018 New Zealand's Damian McKenzie during the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Damian McKenzie will make his first test start at flyhalf for three years against Argentina in Brisbane on Saturday after All Blacks coach Ian Foster completely overhauled his team for their fourth Rugby Championship clash.

The fleet-footed playmaker has worn the All Blacks' number 10 jersey only once, in the 49-14 thrashing of France in Dunedin in 2018, though he came off the bench to replace flyhalf Beauden Barrett during the 39-0 shutout of the Pumas on Sunday.

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