Overview
- Scotland have never beaten New Zealand in 32 tests over 120 years, with draws in 1964 and 1983.
- The hosts will wear a bespoke 'Murrayfield 100' jersey to commemorate the stadium's 100th anniversary.
- Captain Sione Tuipulotu returns for his first Scotland appearance in almost a year after injury and British & Irish Lions duty.
- He pointed to a crowd of about 60,000 and challenged teammates to take the field convinced they can win.
- Lessons from the 31-23 loss in 2022, when Scotland led 23-14, inform preparations, with 10 players from that match in the current 23.