Video - Damian McKenzie scores his second try in as many weeks to guide Waikato to victory
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Damian McKenzie has been a points-scoring machine for Waikato over the past two weeks with the All Black fullback adding 16 points to his tally against North Harbour on Saturday after scoring 33 in round one.
McKenzie constantly threatening with ball in hand while looking solid under the high ball as he Jordie Barrett and Will Jordan all continue to throw their names into the All Black starting 15 jersey.
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McKenzie also scored a brilliant try in the 44th minute after a great break from fellow Chief Quinn Tupaea from a scrum.
McKenzie ran a perfect support line and sped onto the pass from Tupaea to push Waikato's lead out to 36-12.
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That wasn’t McKenzie’s only impact on the game as the playmaker showing some deft footwork in the build up to a try for young halfback Xavier Roe, who crossed for his second score of the game.
Waikato's win 41-19 over North Harbour sees them move up to second place on the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership standings with two bonus point victories.