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Scotland v New Zealand – teams and prediction

PREVIEW: Scotland will be searching for their first-ever win over New Zealand when the two sides meet in the northern leg of the Nations Championship in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:01 AM

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Scotland faces New Zealand at Murrayfield aiming for their first-ever Test victory against the All Blacks.
New Zealand holds a dominant head-to-head record with 31 wins and two draws in 33 meetings.
Sione Tuipulotu captains Scotland with Finn Russell at flyhalf, while Jordie Barrett returns from injury for New Zealand.

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Scotland will seek their first-ever victory against New Zealand when the sides meet at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday. Gregor Townsend's squad faces a formidable All Blacks team coached by Dave Rennie, with Scotland attempting to overturn a historic head-to-head record of 31 defeats and two draws across 33 previous encounters.

Sione Tuipulotu captains Scotland with Finn Russell starting at flyhalf, while Jordie Barrett returns from injury for New Zealand alongside flyhalf Damian McKenzie and fullback Beauden Barrett. The match marks Scotland's first Test since July, whereas New Zealand enters the contest following recent matches against South Africa and Australia.

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