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All Blacks expect "extremely tough battle" in Scotland clash

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 7 Nov 2025, 9:15am
The All Blacks conduct the Haka before the Ireland Gallagher Cup Rematch at Soldier Field.  (Photo by Raj Chavda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The All Blacks conduct the Haka before the Ireland Gallagher Cup Rematch at Soldier Field. (Photo by Raj Chavda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

All Blacks expect "extremely tough battle" in Scotland clash

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 7 Nov 2025, 9:15am

The All Blacks take on sometime rivals Scotland in the second leg of their potential Grand Slam tour.  

After a strong finish to put away Ireland in Chicago, the All Blacks now look to retain their unbeaten record against Scotland. 

Scotland is set to be highly motivated, as they’re celebrating 100 years of tests at Murrayfield and are eager to mark the occasion with a historic success.  

Damian McKenzie told Mike Hosking they know the strength of northern hemisphere rugby, and the last thing they need is to get complacent. 

He says playing in a Grand Slam is a rare occasion and an exciting opportunity, and each week they know they have to get better.  

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