Mackrell received a kick to the head in a 1912 match which forced his retirement and may have also led to his early death .
In 1911 Mackrell again played for New Zealand in an exhibition match against Auckland .
Mackrell received a kick to the head in a 1912 match which forced Mackrell 's retirement and may have also led to his early death .
In 1911 Mackrell again played for New Zealand in an exhibition match against Auckland .