Scotland vs New Zealand LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as hosts denied historic win over All Blacks
Scotland’s wait for a first victory over New Zealand continues as the All Blacks fought back to claim a 31-23 win at Murrayfield
Scotland were denied a historic first victory over New Zealand as a nine-point lead against the All Blacks slipped through their fingers in the autumn internationals at Murrayfield.
In the first meeting of the teams in five years, New Zealand made lightning start to quiten the Murrayfield crowd with scores from Samisoni Taukei’aho and debutant Mark Telea inside seven minutes.
But the match turned following a chip-and-charge from Stuart Hogg, resulting in a penalty try and yellow card for Anton Lienert-Brown. Scotland took full advantage, with Darcy Graham intercepting and then finishing a brilliant try to level.
The returning Finn Russell kicked Scotland into the lead before half time, before stretching their advantage to nine points after the break. But New Zealand hit back when Jack Dempsey was shown a yellow card for a knock-on, and Scott Barrett crashed over to help restore their lead.
And a second try from Telea late on sealed New Zealand’s win, as Scotland were made to regret missed chances earlier in the contest. Follow live reaction from Scotland vs New Zealand, below.
Scotland 23 -14 New Zealand
59 mins: Almost a chance there, though, as Scotland lose possession and New Zealand go wide to Telea. The winger is forced out of play by Van der Merwe.
Scotland 23 -14 New Zealand
59 mins: There’s an exchange of kicks between Hogg, Russell, Jordie Barrett and Beauden Barrett. Scotland gain some yards but it is remarkable how little threat New Zealand have shown since scoring two tries in the opening seven minutes...
Scotland 23 -14 New Zealand
57 mins: Scotland keep the ball from the lineout, and New Zealand help them out by conceding another penalty. From a nervy situation, Russell can clear downfield.
Scotland 23 -14 New Zealand
55 mins: There are gasps around Murrayfield as Russell sees a ball slip through his fingers, but he is able to get back to recover and Ali Price can clear. New Zealand look for the switch with Barrett kicking towards Clarke, but it goes out of play off the winger!
PENALTY! Scotland 23 -14 New Zealand (Russell 54’)
Thank you very much, says Russell following New Zealand’s latest error. He makes sure of his kick and now Scotland lead by nine!
Is this actually going to happen?
Scotland 20-14 New Zealand
50 mins: There’s an exchange of kicks between Scotland and New Zealand, one brilliantly taken by Van der Merwe, before Barrett slips inside the All Blacks 22. Scotland win the penalty as the All Blacks knock on! That is so sloppy, and Scotland must now take their chance!
And now it’s penalty Scotland from the scrum!
Scotland 20-14 New Zealand
48 mins: CHANCE! Murrayfield rises as Hogg bursts through the New Zealand defence, accelerating towards the line! But the All Blacks get the bodies back and stop Hogg one metre out! New Zealand win the penalty, but Barrett misses touch with his clearance.
Scotland 20-14 New Zealand
46 mins: Scotland then wrestle it back as Ritchie makes a turnover at the breakdown. Russell clears into the 22, so another good opportunity for Scotland as they march downfield.
Scotland 20-14 New Zealand
45 mins: But Scotland lose their momentum as Dempsey is penalised for a high tackle on Ardie Savea. It allows New Zealand to clear.
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