Well done DM. I remember the story about Jerry Collins and Barnstaple Rugby Club here in the UK. That lack of ego says more to me than anything else. Good on you
This is brilliant! Thank you for the footage! The genius music and slow-mos. Really cool to see ABs players like this not getting too big headed and playing the sport they loved as a kid no matter the level. Thank you for sharing Rugby Pass!
Funny thing is that he looks so ‘normal’ that he probably doesn’t look out of place, small even, until he starts running and then you see the god-like combination of speed and balance
Good on him! Shows that, at its heart, rugby is just a game for people to enjoy, no matter the level. I remember, a few years back, my club Harlequins were relegated from the English Prem. At this time, Andrew Mehrtens had been signed to the club to play the following season. When the club approached him with an offer to pull out, given he wouldn't be playing premiership rugby, Mehrtens essentially said "I've signed to play for you, so I'll play for you". So all that season, the incumbent All Black flyhalf was playing in the second division with Quins. Of course, Quins won the league and immediately bounced back to the Prem, but hats off to that man who had pretty much every offer at his disposal, yet stuck to his agreement. Character X 10!
He's a class player and must feature in the WC. He is an X factor player and any team would love to have him. He is a match winner pure and simple and has all the skills to pay the bills!
@@lesblase3667 im here in south africa the boks i support but when the southern hemisphere plays the northern hemisphere i support the Allblacks and and the land of OZ if we all get a beating from the northern hemisphere today our rugby is in trouble makes me not want to watch the SA and Whales game today. I was expecting the Allblacks to give ireland a hiding of note today but man this is dissapointing i dont even want to know how you guys are feeling
This is how NZ rugby is structure, Ma Nonu and Richie Mccaw used to roll out for their local clubs frequently. Players get chosen to play province rugby and then into Super Rugby. Great great way of playing the game.
❤ Humility. Never saw himself as one of the great All Blacks ... His style of kicking at goals is unique and keeps that smile before taking the kick. Great Goal kicker, n an awesome man in n out of the pitch.
@@bonjovi7120 indeed however you addressed my comment as if from a kiwi. Lots of respect for what nz rugby represents, as with Ireland. Dm playing with non pros is a great example and inspires all around.
Right it’s great and all that DMac is humble enough to play some amateur rugby but imagine you’re some office worker coming from your 9-5 excited for the match just to see you’re lined up with a class fly half like him
He decided to play club rugby because right now there's no professional rugby running right now and has to play some level of NZ rugby to be eligible for the ABS
@@candidodemanchuria6 bit of sarcasm on my part,seen him playing for a while now and hes a tough fight above his weight bloke..thats why i mentioned that i believe he would fit into the NRL..either at fullback/wing etc but maybe a tad late in his career
Whats that music supposed to do? Drum it up into something more? It’s just a club rugby match, and looks like another average joe playing. He’s good for sure but nothing going on here tbh
Well done DM. I remember the story about Jerry Collins and Barnstaple Rugby Club here in the UK. That lack of ego says more to me than anything else. Good on you
Literally the best story. - Not even on the same planet as those boys but to this day I always bring the size 10’s just in case!
@@TP-ym7sy that’s just a tribute to the draw of the game and your passion about it.
What's the story?
This is brilliant! Thank you for the footage! The genius music and slow-mos. Really cool to see ABs players like this not getting too big headed and playing the sport they loved as a kid no matter the level. Thank you for sharing Rugby Pass!
I love the little smirk when he is taking the kick when getting some good banter from the boys behind him
that smirk is part of the penalty/conversion runup hehe
He always does that
Thank you for being awesome, Rugby Pass
Funny thing is that he looks so ‘normal’ that he probably doesn’t look out of place, small even, until he starts running and then you see the god-like combination of speed and balance
Anticipation as well
Good on him! Shows that, at its heart, rugby is just a game for people to enjoy, no matter the level.
I remember, a few years back, my club Harlequins were relegated from the English Prem. At this time, Andrew Mehrtens had been signed to the club to play the following season.
When the club approached him with an offer to pull out, given he wouldn't be playing premiership rugby, Mehrtens essentially said "I've signed to play for you, so I'll play for you". So all that season, the incumbent All Black flyhalf was playing in the second division with Quins.
Of course, Quins won the league and immediately bounced back to the Prem, but hats off to that man who had pretty much every offer at his disposal, yet stuck to his agreement. Character X 10!
The prototype of elite rugby and the bloke still plays park footy. Bloody legend
At club rugby level yes but international not so much, he was a big failure for the all blacks just couldn’t compete at that level
@@abeaslan9898 he pulled a few tricks out of the bag in his time
@@abeaslan9898 he was a beat in the ab jersey I rated him
Big failure? Really??
FINCHYYYYY!
He's a class player and must feature in the WC. He is an X factor player and any team would love to have him. He is a match winner pure and simple and has all the skills to pay the bills!
Get that man in an AB Jersey right now! The character alone deserves it.
If Will Jordan can't make the AB's starting line up, DM definitely won't. Oh wait a minute, Foster is the coach and mooloo man, so maybe he can 😓
Looks like they need him watching this AB game live now and seeing Ireland beat them is frustrating
@@BlueMoonday19 Will Jordan started today. What you on about?
@@henrymetcalf4361 I’m in disbelief. We looked shocking from start to finish
@@lesblase3667 im here in south africa the boks i support but when the southern hemisphere plays the northern hemisphere i support the Allblacks and and the land of OZ if we all get a beating from the northern hemisphere today our rugby is in trouble makes me not want to watch the SA and Whales game today. I was expecting the Allblacks to give ireland a hiding of note today but man this is dissapointing i dont even want to know how you guys are feeling
I like how amateur in new Zealand is like first league in Italy 🥲
still give credit to them they beat wales and now wales beat SA lol
@@mag9604 I’m sorry why does that matter😆😆😆. Japan beat South Africa so does that make them world champion clown
Amateur in NZ is like top flight in majority of countries around the world
@@Carlosmacca03 that was nearly 7 years ago Japan beat them you muppet, Wales beat SA last week not 7 years ago, mug
How can you say that when ireland wooped the ABs arse
This is how NZ rugby is structure, Ma Nonu and Richie Mccaw used to roll out for their local clubs frequently. Players get chosen to play province rugby and then into Super Rugby. Great great way of playing the game.
Fantastic talent and clearly a great guy too.
Great to see dmac playing for my old side woodlands.
I was more impressed by the fact that RugbyPass was able to film him in Woodlands.
Well rugbypass is kiwi so wouldn’t be surprised
No it’s cool, they got internet there last month.
Imagine showing for a casual game of rugby and you see Damien McKenzie lining up.
❤ Humility.
Never saw himself as one of the great All Blacks ...
His style of kicking at goals is unique and keeps that smile before taking the kick. Great Goal kicker, n an awesome man in n out of the pitch.
It is amazing to see the difference in speed between him and the amateur players on the same pitch
Dmac's smile before kicking is legendary
The scallies behind him as he's taking his kick giving him banter😂
Rudy Paige (former springbok ) plays amateur league now for villagers in the super league 1A in cpt
We love DMac
The music made me not wana skip the conversion lol
Good on you, at least he would not keep kicking the bloody ball away all the time. One of the best runners of the ball. All Black for sure .
Like DC playing a game for Southbridge back in 2020
‘Amateur’ rugby 🤣 some NZ club footy teams will take out a lot of professional teams in the world
Lol
Yes you would hope so as the mens international rugby team is pretty beatable
Idk, if they were that good they'd be booking flights to Europe for their new jobs.
That music 👌
What song is it? I love the BGM!!
too kiwi and Southland - simply awesome!
Anyone know what ground this was played at?
Les George Oval
It's like when a major league baseballer returns from injury and has to play in the minors.
Imagine being the usual first selection 15 and coach turns up and says "Sorry man, today we're starting Damian."
This is why the ABS will continue to rule the world. Humility.
First try and beat Ireland🤣🤣🤣
@@bonjovi7120 I’m not from nz. Ireland have similar humility at their core
@@mygoogle1482 i did not ask where you were from🤣
@@bonjovi7120 indeed however you addressed my comment as if from a kiwi. Lots of respect for what nz rugby represents, as with Ireland. Dm playing with non pros is a great example and inspires all around.
@@mygoogle1482 i did not say you were a kiwi. But you come across as dumb enough to be one
0:45 a wild Duhan Van Der Merwe appears at 11
please come play in the nrl for the nz warriors we need u
Just imagine being able to play an all black at club level must of been a special day
Right it’s great and all that DMac is humble enough to play some amateur rugby but imagine you’re some office worker coming from your 9-5 excited for the match just to see you’re lined up with a class fly half like him
You turned 5 seconds of actual game footage into a 2min mini movie lol
Playing 15 for an amateur team, I’m assuming they had Dan Carter at 10 then.
Na his older brother marty
Paul o connell did this returning from injury and he put a fella in hospital 😆
Those shirts look almost like the old ones, with collars!
Is it just me or the music really suits the clip😂👌🎶
the music though 🤣🤣
Can Mckenzie come play fullback for the Knights in the NRL? We'll shift Ponga to five-eight 😂
Hell no
Damian come back to all black international rugby 🙏
Why must he start again at back the amateur division?
I could be wrong, but I think he has to play at some level in NZ to qualify to represent the ABs.
He decided to play club rugby because right now there's no professional rugby running right now and has to play some level of NZ rugby to be eligible for the ABS
The rest of the All Blacks have been playing amateur rugby for the last few weeks too.
He coulda been the spark. Gotta have some X factor on the bench.
whats the song?
how old is he? seems his style would suit the NRL if he not scared to tackle
@@candidodemanchuria6 bit of sarcasm on my part,seen him playing for a while now and hes a tough fight above his weight bloke..thats why i mentioned that i believe he would fit into the NRL..either at fullback/wing etc
but maybe a tad late in his career
Is he in Morbius?
Please put him straight back in the all blacks
Does he have a Scottish Grannie ?.
Smurfing is allowed in the NZ servers?
What is this music hahah
This man needs a black jersey on his back
Nice off load to the champ btw
Not sure even he could save us from the rampaging Irish.
Irish are done tonight
Change the title to Club rubgy... ya basket 😂😠😂😠
rugby pass calling divison 1 rugby in nz amateur has to be the funniest thing ive seen all year hahahahhaa
I don’t get the hype.
Well said
You don’t get out of bed 😂
God tier hating right here you probably can’t even touch your toes but you talking shit about Damien McKenzie 🤣
that's unfortunate
I,m Irish ; I do.
Bye bye Jordie
Yes please
Well, that was disappointing.
Bloody smurfs
Whats that music supposed to do? Drum it up into something more?
It’s just a club rugby match, and looks like another average joe playing. He’s good for sure but nothing going on here tbh
let me guess, he thrashed your team somehow
DMac. An average joe? Seriously. Very seldom do you get to see an AB play at club rugby. It brought you here so there must be something going on.
The music and slo-mo was ironic. It made me laugh anyway.
He plays amateur because he is amateur.
Ok no one cares 👍
I do
me too ✌
Me three ✋