Scotland scoreless in second half as New Zealand runs seven tries
New Zealand defeated Scotland with seven tries, including two from Beauden Barrett, after Scotland scored nothing in the second half.
New Zealand dominated Scotland in rugby despite a first-half hat-trick of tries from Scottish hooker Ewan Ashman. Scotland could not add a single point after half-time as the All Blacks pulled away.
New Zealand scored seven tries in the match overall, with Beauden Barrett crossing twice as he cut through Scotland's outside defence with ease. The All Blacks added 19 unanswered points in the second half.
Most tries came from attacking lineouts won from penalties kicked to the corner. Scotland's head coach Gregor Townsend said the performance was frustrating.
The loss continues Scotland's search for a first-ever win against the All Blacks. New Zealand's dominant display suggests the southern-hemisphere teams in the Nations Championship are pulling clear of their northern counterparts.
- 7
- All Blacks tries
- 0
- Scotland second-half points
- 2
- Beauden Barrett tries
- 3
- Ashman first-half tries
Why it mattersScotland's inability to perform in the second half shows how far they remain from challenging the All Blacks, their most challenging opponent.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the All Blacks' form matters to rugby followers across the region.
