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Scotland will field a strong, experienced side for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with New Zealand, with Sione Tuipulotu captaining a team featuring 10 Glasgow Warriors players and two more who have only just left.

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Scotland once again overturned expectations to claim the Calcutta Cup back from the Auld Enemy with one of their finest performances under Townsend since....the last time they beat England?
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Gregor Townsend has named the squad for the upcoming Autumn Internationals, the dénouement to the inaugural version of the new Global Nations Championship tournament format.
An improved performance from Scotland was not quite enough as they ended a highly frustrating 2026 with another loss. But this time they matched the Wallaroos with five tries apiece and their performance has much to build on. Eleanor has the talking points.

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  • James on Scotland vs New Zealand: The Teams: “Out played our out reffed? Matt Fagerson margin crosses in a line out, doesn’t affect the outcome, penalty NZ. Scott…” Nov 7, 17:17
  • alythman on Scotland vs New Zealand: The Teams: “thought we were completely outplayed today, particularly in 2nd half. They were just more clinical and less error prone.” Nov 7, 16:34
  • WeeAl on Scotland vs New Zealand: The Teams: “This is a good team, maybe a very good team. Let’s hope so as All Bkacks have some monstrous talent,…” Nov 6, 16:39
  • Lambo on Scotland vs New Zealand: The Teams: “What has Sutherland done to be selected before Schoeman, I understand the impact theory but the game could be gone…” Nov 6, 16:22
  • King of Fife on Scotland vs New Zealand: The Teams: “The starting 15 looks really strong, with a quality bench in place to provide support and give a bit of…” Nov 6, 14:33

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