New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error

McKenzie allowed the 60 seconds permitted to take a penalty to run down as he was lining up a late shot at goal.
New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error

Damian McKenzie allowed the shot clock to run down in Dunedin (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener.

McKenzie allowed the 60 seconds permitted to take a penalty to run down as he was lining up a late shot at goal that, if successful, would have propelled the hosts 19-15 in front at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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