Sione Tuipulotu ‘chasing greatness’ as Scotland skipper lays down the gauntlet ahead of All Blacks clash

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his squad to pursue greatness and secure an unprecedented victory over New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland have failed to win in 33 prior matches against the All Blacks across 121 years, but the skipper insists his team must not carry the burden of past history into the Nations Championship fixture.

Tuipulotu noted that recent single-digit margin encounters, including a tight defeat in 2025, along with positive results against France and Argentina, show Scotland's game plan is effective. Acknowledging that New Zealand have named their strongest available lineup, Tuipulotu stressed that delivering peak performance on the pitch will be vital.