Ruthless All Blacks blow Scotland away in second half
New Zealand's rugby team defeated Scotland 32-something in a high-scoring Nations Championship match at Murrayfield. Despite a strong first-half performance from Scotland, the All Blacks dominated the second half to secure a decisive victory.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant international sporting event in the rugby calendar.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ewan Ashman scored a first-half hat-trick for Scotland but New Zealand controlled the game after the interval
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer at Murrayfield Published 17 minutes ago Nations Championship
Tries: Sititi, De Groot, Taylor, Barrett 2, Moorby, Aumua Cons: McKenzie 4
Ruthless New Zealand blew Scotland away in a high-class, seven tries to three Nations Championship victory at Murrayfield.
Despite a historic first-half hat-trick from Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman, the All Blacks were mostly magnificent, unrelenting and classy. It was the 34th Test between the nations and New Zealand's tally has yet another win - 32 now, with two draws going back to 1905.
Wallace Sititi scored early in a breathless first half. Ashman responded. Ethan de Groot and Codie Taylor hit back to make it 17-7 at the end of the first quarter.
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