 Lienert-Brown's performances for the Chiefs throughout 2019 were outstanding, allowing the Chiefs to make the playoffs despite a rollercoaster season.Lienert-Brown, who made more offloads than any other player throughout the season, was subsequently selected for the 2019 Rugby Championship.New Zealand had a shaky start to their 2019 season, with Lienert-Brown starting in the All Blacks' record 26-47 loss to Australia, their joint-heaviest defeat of all time, with Lienert-Brown scoring one try of New Zealand's four.