Scott Robertson has made three changes to his All Blacks starting XV and reconfigured his bench for the Murrayfield showdown against Scotland.
With captain Scott Barrett and vice-captain Jordie Barrett sidelined through injury, Josh Lord and Leicester Fainga’anuku have been called into the run-on side at lock and centre respectively.
The reshuffle sees Quinn Tupaea move to inside centre and Billy Proctor added to the bench, while Sam Darry comes in as second-row cover.
In the other change to the starting lineup, Wallace Sititi replaces Samipeni Finau at blindside flank, with Du’Plessis Kirifi joining the reserves.
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Ardie Savea will lead the side, supported by vice-captains Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett.
Saturday’s Test will mark 100 years of international rugby at Murrayfield, and the All Blacks will be determined to maintain their 117-year unbeaten record against Scotland.
Robertson says his players are motivated by the occasion and the challenge ahead.
“We are honoured to be part of the 100th anniversary of rugby at Murrayfield – it will be a special occasion. We have a proud history with Scotland and recent games between us have been close. We’ve named the best team to reflect the challenge we know Scotland will present.”
ALL BLACKS – 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Leicester Fainga’anuku, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Peter Lakai, 7 Ardie Savea (c), 6 Wallace Sititi, 5 Fabian Holland, 4 Josh Lord, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot.
Bench: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Sam Darry, 20 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Billy Proctor, 23 Damian McKenzie.
Murrayfield awaits
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— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 5, 2025
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