Overview
- New Zealand confirmed Jordie Barrett will return to New Zealand and miss the remainder of the northern tour after being injured against Ireland.
- Captain Scott Barrett will not face Scotland after receiving roughly a dozen stitches for a deep leg laceration sustained three minutes into the Chicago Test.
- Both Barrett brothers were forced off early in the 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field, with Jordie departing around the 13th minute.
- Auckland Blues lock Josh Beehre has been called in as cover, with reporting indicating Josh Lord and Fabian Holland are expected to start in Edinburgh.
- The All Blacks pursue a Home Nations Grand Slam and carry a 30-win, two-draw record against Scotland across 32 Tests.