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 14-14 New Zealand
30 mins: Scotland went for touch and are able to maintain their attack, with New Zealand pinned back to their 5-metre line. Scotland get the advantage and Russell looks for the kick through, but it just goes out of play as Hogg chased. Russell will this time go for the points.
NO TRY! Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
Wow - if this counts, it is a sensational score!
From the lineout, Scotland win the penalty advantage and go wide through Stuart Hogg. He times the pass to Graham perfectly and the winger touches down acrobatically in the corner.
But it comes back, Graham just touched the line.
Still, Scotland keep the pressure on...
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
26 mins: Scotland win a lineout and took a chance with a long throw - it was collected by Ritchie and the hand-off almost created a gap for Duhan van der Merwe. New Zealand then concede a penalty and Russell has the chance to kick for touch. Not much of an angle but they gain ground.
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
23 mins: Now New Zealand look to reassert their authority. They work through the phases with charges through the middle before Jordie Barrett hangs once up. Hogg collects brilliantly and then Russell is able to clear to halfway.
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
22 mins: Amid the madness, Scotland have lost Hamish Watson to injury. He has been replaced by Jack Dempsey. Now New Zealand’s David Havili is down with a problem.
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
21 mins: The first scrum of the match offers a chance to breathe. New Zealand will be back up to their full 15 very soon, but Scotland have taken full advantage of Lienert-Brown’s yellow card.
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
19 mins: What an start we’ve had, and Scotland keep their foot on the gas as Stuart Hogg pressures in the corner to win Scotland the lineout. From it, Sione Tuipulotu gains ground but New Zealand win the penalty after Ritchie tried to roll towards the line.
Scotland 14-14 New Zealand
What a response from Scotland - they have breathed life into this contest. Finn Russell converts from out wide and the hosts are level.
TRY! Scotland 12-14 New Zealand (GRAHAM 15’)
WOW! Scotland have come roaring back! David Havili gives away a gift of a pass, which Darcy Graham intercepts. But what a finish from the Scotland winger, who ducks inside and then out, and crosses in the corner!
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