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Cheeky Damian McKenzie 'not at all' fazed about controversial try awarded in All Blacks thumping of France

June 24, 2018

McKenzie played a pivotal role in NZ's 49-14 win over France in Dunedin.

All Blacks first-five Damian McKenzie was instrumental last night in his side's 49-14 drubbing against the French in Dunedin, with the live-wire cheekily admitting he was confident in his controversial first half try.

While talking to media during a post-match interview McKenzie said he wasn't surprised officials awarded his controversial try in the 32nd minute.

"Not at all," McKenzie told 1 NEWS sports presenter Andrew Saville after being quized about the referees' interference.

"I guess initially it could have gone either way, once I scored I tried to get the ball and actually drop kick it over."

Replays showed that French reserve halfback Baptiste Serin was impeded by Irish referee John Lacey from making a tackle on McKenzie.

"They went upstairs and once he (referee) give it I didn't take my time, I just quickly kicked it over before things changed as well.

"Yeah it is in the books I suppose so I'll take that one."

McKenzie scored two tries in the match and scored 24 points all up in the match.

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