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 0-14 New Zealand
12 mins: Chance for Scotland! Stuart Hogg chips, charges and races under the posts. He looks set to touch down but Anton Lienert-Brown chases back and appears to impede Hogg... it’s going to the TMO!
Scotland 0-14 New Zealand
10 mins: Scotland had actually just made their way downfield for the first time, following New Zealand’s opening try - but they conceded a penalty in possession and the All Blacks were ruthless in taking their chance.
TRY! Scotland 0-14 New Zealand (Telea 7’)
New Zealand have another! Two tries in seven minutes! It’s the debutant Mark Telea who touches down, after New Zealand had the penalty advantage. Jordie Barrett picked out the crossfield kick to Telea, who was in acres of space. Barrett then adds the conversion.
TRY! Scotland 0-7 New Zealand (Taukei’aho 3’)
And there’s the opening score! Murrayfield is stunned. That was so easy from New Zealand. From the lineout, the All Blacks retain the ball and Samisoni Taukei’aho powers over. Jordie Barrett adds the conversion - the perfect start for them, but a nightmre for Scotland.
Scotland 0-0 New Zealand
Penalty to New Zealand! Inside two minutes, the debutant Mark Telea makes a nice break on the wing after retrieving a loose kick from Finlay Christie. It leads to a penalty and the All Blacks kick for the corner.
Scotland vs New Zealand
Incredible scenes as Murrayfield rises to applaud Doddie Weir, one of the greats of Scottish rugby. Five years on from his appearance at the same fixture just months after he revealed his motor neurone disease diagnosis, he presents the ball to Jamie Ritchie ahead of kick-off.
Scotland vs New Zealand
‘Scotland, Scotland!’ rings out around Murrayfield in response. Scotland keep their line, and their distance. Kick-off is next!
Scotland vs New Zealand
Stirring stuff as Flower of Scotland is belted out by 67,000 at Murrayfield - enough for Jamie Ritchie to crack a grin.
Now time for the Haka.
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