Overview
- New Zealand have never lost to Scotland in 32 tests, with 30 wins and two draws across 120 years.
- Scotland enter off an 85-0 win over the United States as Darcy Graham’s hat-trick drew him level as the nation’s record try scorer, and he said “it’s got to be now” despite New Zealand being favorites.
- The All Blacks opened their tour by beating Ireland 26-13 in Chicago after a third-minute red card, yet recent defeats to France, Argentina and South Africa have checked their aura.
- Scott and Jordie Barrett have been ruled out of the Murrayfield match, with New Zealand expected to shuffle selections after the Chicago test.
- Assistant coach Jason Holland emphasized protecting the All Blacks’ legacy and flagged a highly charged Murrayfield centenary occasion following several recent single‑digit meetings between the sides.