All Blacks make two changes for Scotland Nations Championship test
Ethan de Groot and Jordie Barrett return for the All Blacks against Scotland.
New Zealand have made two changes to face Scotland in the Nations Championship. Ethan de Groot replaces George Bower at loosehead in the front row.
Jordie Barrett returns to centre after injury, replacing Timoci Tavatavanawai. The All Blacks made three other changes to the reserves.
Scotland named a full-strength side with sweeping changes, bringing back British & Irish Lion Huw Jones at centre after injury. New Zealand hold an unbeaten record against Scotland with 31 wins and two draws across 33 tests.
- 31 wins, 2 draws in 33 tests
- All Blacks record vs Scotland
- 43-21
- Australia victory margin
- October 17
- Australia game date
- Fiji, won 33-17 mid-July
- Scotland's last test opponent
Why it mattersBoth teams are recalibrating with key players returning, setting up a crucial Nations Championship matchup where recent form and injury recoveries will shape the contest.
AustraliaAll Blacks tests draw strong Australian rugby union interest, and form in the Nations Championship affects regional standing ahead of future trans-Tasman fixtures.
