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    Expect to see Damian McKenzie continue at first five for the Chiefs throughout Super Rugby

    Expect to see Damian McKenzie continue at first five for the Chiefs throughout Super Rugby


    The 23-year-old finished 2018 as the incumbent fullback for the All Blacks.

    Chiefs coach Colin Cooper says his ability to play both is great, but they see McKenzie slightly differently to the All Blacks management.

    He says McKenzie is more a fullback first for the All Blacks, while the Chiefs prefer to use him as a first five primarily.

    Cooper says Orbyn Leger's performance coupled with his ability to play midfield, gives them even more options as to how they use McKenzie.

    Damian McKenzie and Brodie Retallick are expected to overcome injuries and play this weekend, fullback Shaun Stevenson and halfback Brad Weber will sit a fitness test tomorrow.

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