All Blacks down Scotland 43-21 and stay perfect in Nations Championship rugby
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — New Zealand stayed undefeated against Scotland and perfect in Nations Championship rugby after taking an entertaining contest 43-21 on Saturday.The All Blacks edged a seven-try shootout in the first half then shut out Scotland in the second half to take the tension out of Murrayfield for the last half hour.
Edinburgh, Scotland witnessed a thrilling rugby match between New Zealand's All Blacks and Scotland on Saturday. The All Blacks maintained their perfect record in the Nations Championship rugby tournament by defeating Scotland 43-21. In the first half, the All Blacks secured a narrow 24-21 halftime lead, overcoming two yellow cards.
Notably, the All Blacks executed brilliantly from set-pieces in the second half, dominating Scotland with a total of tackles. The Scots lamented their near-misses against New Zealand in their previous encounters in 2017, 2022, and 2025, but this time they could find no redemption. This victory solidifies New Zealand's position, as they join unbeaten South Africa as the southern hemisphere representatives for the Nov. 29 final. Scotland's standing fell to 2-2, leaving them to face Australia next.
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