Overview
- Scotland announced a largely full‑strength 23 on Thursday with Finn Russell at fly‑half and Sione Tuipulotu as captain as they chase a first-ever win over New Zealand in 33 Tests.
- New Zealand made two starting returns with Ethan de Groot at loosehead and Jordie Barrett back at inside centre in a side that keeps several players from its Bledisloe Cup win.
- The Test is scheduled for Saturday at Scottish Gas Murrayfield with a 14:10 GMT kick‑off and will open the northern-leg of the Nations Championship weekend.
- The All Blacks will wear a white jersey with a poppy and black armbands in memory of their head of security Logan Cadwallader who died in Edinburgh, a tribute confirmed by coach Dave Rennie.
- Parallel selection stories include Wales naming a record number of England-based starters and Ireland starting Craig Casey over Jamison Gibson‑Park as coaches manage form, eligibility and World Cup preparation ahead of the Twickenham finals weekend.