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Damian McKenzie will make his New Zealand rugby return on Friday in Invercargill ahead of the All Blacks hosting Ireland on Saturday in Dunedin

Damian McKenzie will make his New Zealand rugby return on Friday in Invercargill ahead of the All Blacks hosting Ireland on Saturday in Dunedin

7 July 2022

He's back from Japan - and straight into club action for Woodlands against Star.

New Zealand Rugby's stipulated the 27-year-old has to play NPC before being considered for national selection.

That's unless an exemption is sought via the NZR board - as has been the case this week with Patrick Tuipulotu.

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