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All Blacks team vs Scotland: Murrayfield Test on 7 November

The All Blacks meet Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday 7 November 2026, after a week shaken by the sudden death of their head of security in Edinburgh.

By RuckBee Newsroom1 min read
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The build-up to New Zealand's Nations Championship match against Scotland at Murrayfield has been overshadowed by loss.

The All Blacks meet Scotland in the Nations Championship on Saturday 7 November 2026. Scotland have never beaten New Zealand in 33 attempts over 121 years, according to BBC Sport.

The squad has had a difficult week. Head of security Logan Cadwallader died suddenly on Sunday 1 November 2026, after the group arrived in Edinburgh, leaving the camp devastated. More detail is in our report, All Blacks security chief dies in Edinburgh before Scotland Test.

Assistant coach Mike Blair said the side arrive at Murrayfield at full strength, unlike the second-string sides of his playing days. "We're fully loaded. We're ready to go."

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