Damian McKenzie: All Blacks back ahead of the second clash against France - The Mike Hosking Breakfast

All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has responded to scrutiny around the side's ability to secure possession off contestable kicks ahead of tomorrow's second test against France in Wellington. 

Les Bleus peppered New Zealand's back three in the air at Dunedin last week to good effect. 

McKenzie —who played almost all of the game at fullback after Sevu Reece came from the field with a head knock— told Heather du Plessis Allan the penalising of escort runners has made things trickier. 

He says it’s definitely a skill they need to work on, but it’s not an easy one to nail.  

However, McKenzie is confident they’ve got the kicking game to match France. 

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