Damian McKenzie on that kick and a nail-biting win over England | Steinlager Series

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie shares his insight into how his final penalty kick being called off played out and how his side are feeling after the narrowest of wins over England.
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[@user-zf8nc7rm4b]

Totally agreed, put the freaking time on the screen so the kicker can tell.

[@JoBlack-dg6ey]

Rugby is slow to change. Expect an hour glass

[@clarke1319]

Don't agree. It just gives the players another avenue to fluff around and waste time. This happens where the grounds do have a screen showing the time. It's an easy fix. The player knows (or should know if they are playing rugby at professional level) the time starts from the point they (or the captain) indicate their intention to kick for goal. The referee then gives a verbal signal that there is 30secs (meaning 30 secs left) or make it 20sec if you like but it has to be only one. Then the referee should shut up. It is then up to the goal kicker to manage from that point.

[@garethrichmond4388]

Congrats on the well-earned win. Mate such great game to watch with no skin in the game. Amazing rugby

[@sorayadavids5967]

Well done AB’s… learning curve for timing Damian…. True test match. So glad we got the W. What a great sportsman you are.👍👍

[@thugtrippin]

Dmac was phenomenal under the high ball tonight and all round played fantastic. A shame about the shot clock but whatever, that’s the rules. Keep smiling Dmac, don’t listen to the haters!

[@ozmanoshe]

Excellent under the high kick but his kicking in general play was abysmal and was sorely needed for field position as the All Blacks forwards failed to punch it up to release the back line. His carries were brave but he needs to run into space more or he's going to take a beating.

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

Better in 15 than 10

[@mikerandall8289]

He has his moments of brilliance but it's when he runs sideways and even the England forwards chase him down. That annoys me , almost like he's lacking his old pace

[@brucefale6132]

He's not a 10. His game management and kicking in general play was kak

[@bruceanderson1471]

@@mikerandall8289 he runs around like a headless chook

[@jimbo1706]

Well done ABs. Victory taken

[@peterboos930]

What a credit Damian is to the All Blacks

[@brucefale6132]

Not really

[@chokethewoke746]

@@brucefale6132 I was thinking that after the first two kicks.

[@CG-or1re]

very excited for the DMac, Barrett, Will jordan 10/15 combos over the next few years, with perofeta and ruben love contributing as well

[@TheNWaite]

What a refreshing and measured approach to accountability. ''It's on my shoulders'' ''It's on me to fix it '' ''Those are the rules'' . Even as a Wallaby fan I have to applaud his outstanding awareness and acceptance of personal responsibility. True leadership right there. Fwiw Damian - You get 60 seconds from the time you tell the referee whether you are kicking for goal or the touchline. Not from when he blows his whistle.

[@jakemanmoanaroa8345]

Good to see you in there Damo 😁🤙 should've bn starter in the last world cup bro

[@craighall5551]

Crap

[@cwit6525]

What a consummate talented professional.

[@JoJo-xo7lg]

So this dork is smiling at the camera and you think he's professional. Do words have meaning anymore? Would a consummate professional expire time. How hard is it to attempt conversion within rule set. Professional shhhesssh. Not sharp.

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

AWESOME GAME D.MAC.... All the best @ the GARDEN OF EDEN 👍 UPDA MIGHTY ALL BLACKS ❤🇳🇿❤

[@peterboos930]

Well said Damian

[@williamtopia6654]

Keep smiling jim

[@williemarthinus9619]

Just don't smile for 90 seconds though.

[@manuelepetelo7753]

Great game, Damian. Just keep your eye on the Ref's time, that's all part of the game!

[@The_wolf_gamer]

Amazing game 10/10 Ur a great player Damain it's alg about the kick

[@tryasta]

I believe it is a shame that the talk about D-Mac after that game is all about that kick. He did a lot of good stuff and the way he passes, the timing of his passing and how he puts people into space with his flat passing goes unnoticed. He played a hell of a game and I choose that to be the highlight for me.

[@glaws365]

Yeah but his kicking is a HUGE part of his game and contribution .. he shouldn't rely on his ability to run sideways for a place ..

[@nickg8571]

Seems very likeable guy good attitude

[@korocam9137]

He got the kick that mattered.

[@JohnWilson-cs7iq]

I have to admit, you do take your time with your kicks & I always am saying to myself, hurry up man. This time you got pinged. Yes a screen clock should be standard. Like you say, counting it down in your head isn't the one when you a focused on the kick. Thank god for that win. One point....

[@Cruzzzerblk]

I hope Perofeta get his oppertunity at 10 soon. After that Razor will forget about RM. The running game was a bit predictable tonight. Barret steadied the ship at 10 2nd half with his tactical kicking which was absent the first 40. This is a smart coaching group and i belief they will recognize their over ambitious gameplan for the first 40. Thats something this group must grow into over a few games.

[@mhutch5082]

Who are you lol armchair general

[@The_wolf_gamer]

@@Cruzzzerblk bro no one except Barret should be starting over McKenzie at 10

[@emmanuelardron]

Put a shot clock up on the big screen like basketball or any other modern sport

[@catiepai29]

Great game DMac, the 10 jersey is yours ! Get a shot clock up there if they are going to be so pedantic !

[@jasonphillips1064]

Yes a shot clock would be great for all internationals we have big screens for everything else...if not teams have to get someone to keep the time for the goal kicker why not the person taking the kicking tee to them?

[@halfnew3086]

Referees in SR let kickers know they have 20 sec left and sometimes 10. IDK about test matches but would be good if refs just let the kicker know while he's concentrating on the kick. Good game DM

[@ohjnz]

Daemon McKenzie 🐉

[@z-i-g-g3475]

Yeah I just rewatched it, Ref gave him the 20sec warning then the 10sec warning, Dmac moved into his kick just after the 1min was up.

[@zero_onekullidninja2691]

Bok supporter here. If Im not backing my Boks I back my AB obiously, except when we play against AB. But is it not 60 seconds?? So is the ref not wrong on his call chasing on Damian thinking he has 30seconds? Or is it because its Test Rugby?

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Keep going DMac NOT easy when the entire world looks at you for having a real buggerup on your shoulders You handled it well, though Excellent Just keep a sharp head and go for it the rest? to hell with it You’ve got the shining talent…nothing else matters Beste ex ZA 🥂 👊🔥 🪖

[@gibbogle]

That wasn't a real buggerup. A real buggerup would have been losing the game because of it.

[@josephjamesrollo9826]

I think Damian needs a bit of practice at number 10. He has not convinced me that he got his position full time yet. 😮

[@deanferris4219]

30 sec should start from when you get the tee

[@peirehaenga8352]

The time to goal kick, should be on the clock timer

[@ManaBlack208]

When does the time actually start?,when he places the ball on the T? when he places the T on the ground?

[@AdamWilsonNZ.]

When the team decides to kick for goal

[@harrycurrie9664]

I think he said within 1 minute of the penalty being awarded.

[@gibbogle]

@@harrycurrie9664 He said that a couple of times. Some people don't listen well.

[@AdamWilsonNZ.]

@@gibbogle He's wrong. It's when they decide to go for a kick for goal

[@gibbogle]

@@AdamWilsonNZ. That makes more sense.

[@user-wz5tf1rb9q]

You are still my best player evrye one make mistakes

[@anthonyafonso3599]

How many seconds for the kick really.

[@gihanwelagedara1482]

60 secomds start when refree point the post with signal 😢 its only 40 minutes completed 😢😢

[@gibbogle]

@@gihanwelagedara1482 Damian said 60 sec from when the penalty is awarded. It's hard to get a definite answer to this.

[@The_wolf_gamer]

thought it was from when the tee was placed? or was it changed

[@clarke1319]

the time starts from the time it is indicated to the referee their intention to kick for goal. law 8.21.

[@The_wolf_gamer]

@@clarke1319 ok but at the world cup it was when the tee was placed when did it change

[@clarke1319]

@@The_wolf_gamerI stand to be corrected. I'm not aware of any recent law change. It is true that the arrival of the kicking tee can be seen as a communication to the referee that they intend to kick for goal... law 8.20

[@2nycwidit77]

That refs emotional

[@garethpearce5255]

Why is there not a shot clock on the screen is the question? Seems like an easy thing to do, surely? Other sports can manage it.

[@senseisaitama8684]

The replay of Ireland VS. Boks is up. It's on Super Rugby Pacific KZbin channel.

[@stevebest2628]

Still at the end of the day we beat The Poms,

[@pdublt3d]

Aemond Targaryen can take as long as he wants.

[@russellwineera5047]

Why is there no shot clock! Its left to ref discretion!!!

[@clarke1319]

Presumably their is an official time keeper that is in communication with the referee.

[@russellwineera5047]

@@clarke1319 but kicker sees nothing but can only go by ref

[@clarke1319]

@@russellwineera5047 All they need is one instruction from the referee. 15sec , 20 secs, or 30secs.

[@Rotowhaka]

With a 1 point lead and 3 minutes to go, would it not have been safer to Kick for Corner and keep the Poms at that end of ground? But then again our line out is not what it once was.

[@clarke1319]

It's a fair point. The last time these two teams played Barrett kicked a field goal at 70min under a penalty advantage. If only that kick had missed ....would Eng have been able to rally as they did. Probably not.

[@jaramtata6592]

point it at you

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

Jordie must kick

[@Damcarnivore]

From watching Pollock I think he missed a couple as he looked rushed in SA game

[@mierypesado6740]

Speaks a hell of a lot more intelligently than Scott Barrett

[@JoBlack-dg6ey]

Time needs to be visible to the players. How hard can it be?????

[@clarke1319]

How hard can it be managing 20secs.

[@hankgoldenshaft]

No shot clock? SMH

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

He is not a 10 but better in 15. Beauden or perefota must be the 10.

[@randomhero6832]

I have to agree he just seems more comfortable in 15 and floats around the backline better

[@joelmiller5446]

That was not 60 seconds 😂

[@clarke1319]

He got cheated 1 to 2 secs but he was going to be outside anyhow. When the referee says something you should probably listen.

[@robertjan002]

It’s a stupid rule. As a fan I don’t care for it and it doesn’t add entertainment value to me. Give the players more time.

[@JoseStev]

I think we benefit from encouraging more ball in hands playtime, I’d be surprised if you don’t want the same thing.

[@clarke1319]

60 secs is more than ample time.

[@KaylaFisk]

Smile less and kick da ball

[@glaws365]

Hmm still doesn't realise he could of cost ABs the test .. drop this clown

[@shaneellison3562]

Ardie for captain next week please

[@craighall5551]

Why

[@shaneellison3562]

@craighall5551 because we don't need a captain leading from the back ever again one of the worst captains I have seen lolz

[@Crimsonfate]

Yeah nah "lolz"

[@phithomas7383]

f sake stop goin over the same fg Q JC - let it go

[@axxey]

Ref told him 20 seconds, told him 10 seconds... still didn't kick it. A bit embarrassing when he says ref had actually warned him the previous kick.

[@clarke1319]

Here's the thing. The referees should not be warning any kicker. It should be a set in stone process consistent throughout the rugby world. They are not the players baby sitter. Decide what the process is and be done with it. If the kicker does not comply the kicker doesn't get to attempt the kick.

[@axxey]

@@clarke1319 another very bad one in the game the ref interupted the kickers timer to review footage and then left kicker with 30 seconds after.

[@mitarandell5506]

Kiwi fan stop smiling bro

[@cameronbryant2452]

It’s part of his mental routine and preparation. All kickers/high performance athletes have some form of routine or action they do. It’s sport psychology. He’s acknowledging that he needs to speed up his process and that he made a mistake and he will learn from it

[@thugtrippin]

His smile is hilarious and I love how the crowd cheers when he does it

[@harrycurrie9664]

@@cameronbryant2452 Yes, Jonny Wilkinson used to look like he was about to take a golf swing, then there was another who looked like he was having stand up sex.

[@brianholt2935]

What a poor game you have Damien you can't go to the next level hope I never have to watch your rub ish game again bring back mounga way way way better player

[@pamblackwell6405]

What a nasty comment.

[@munzmac9015]

You take ages to kick all your kicks. Make Barrett kick

[@moppop2016]

stop with the smiling bro

[@bashab3098]

Is that a wig ?

[@SuperEdge67]

No.

[@CooperKnight501]

D-Mac sucks at kicking don’t know why he was kicking the whole game

[@MrDynasport]

Cut the bullshit grinning

[@jademoyles2470]

Grow up

[@ScottK-wv4om]

Settle down special timmy!

[@markcourtney2205]

Look out it's the smile police.

[@shaneellison3562]

By far the worst 1st five lolz dmac fries ur smile is not worth the goal shot

[@Leoatwallacerockhole]

this includes the time it takes to find the tee and get it on the field loose the smile maybe or just grin

[@FrozenSurf]

Loose?

[@colingibson5966]

Find the tee, mate it's professional sport. They don't have the tee somewhere in the boot of the car. The water boy and doc is on in 5sec no reason the tee can't be.

[@clarke1319]

where do you think they keep the blooming kicking tee. In the changing shed?

[@HenareBird]

Keep smiling Macka! Just get it over and done.🔎⏳🕗😅