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Nations Championship.
Scotland welcome New Zealand to Murrayfield today as Gregor Townsend’s side chase their first victory over the All Blacks.
Sione Tuipulotu captains the hosts, with Finn Russell and Ben White starting at half-back and Blair Kinghorn among the replacements.
New Zealand have named Codie Taylor as captain, while Jordie Barrett returns from injury in midfield. Damian McKenzie starts at out-half, with Beauden Barrett at fullback.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Nations Championship clash in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
When is Scotland v New Zealand?
Scotland v New Zealand takes place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 7.
Kick-off is at 2.10pm in Ireland and the UK, which is 3.10am on Sunday, November 8 in New Zealand.
What TV channel is Scotland v New Zealand on?
| Region | TV channel | Live stream | Local kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | ITV1 and STV | ITVX and STV Player | 2.10pm, Saturday |
| Ireland | Virgin Media One | Virgin Media Play | 2.10pm, Saturday |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 | Sky Sport Now and Sky Go | 3.10am, Sunday |
UK coverage starts at 1.40pm on ITV1 and STV. The match is available free-to-air in the UK and Ireland, while viewers in New Zealand need a suitable Sky subscription or Sky Sport Now pass.
What is the team news?
Scotland have selected Kyle Rowe at fullback, with Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie on the wings. Tuipulotu partners Huw Jones in midfield, while Rory Sutherland starts at loosehead ahead of Pierre Schoeman.
Kinghorn joins Tom Jordan and George Horne as the backline options on the bench.
For New Zealand, Ethan de Groot starts at loosehead, and Jordie Barrett returns alongside Quinn Tupaea in the centres. Will Jordan starts on the right wing, with Josh Moorby on the left.
The All Blacks will wear black armbands in memory of their late head of security, Logan Cadwallader.
Scotland: 15 Kyle Rowe; 14 Kyle Steyn, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sione Tuipulotu (captain), 11 Jamie Dobie; 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben White; 1 Rory Sutherland, 2 Ewan Ashman, 3 Zander Fagerson; 4 Gregor Brown, 5 Scott Cummings; 6 Matt Fagerson, 7 Rory Darge, 8 Jack Dempsey.
Replacements: 16 Gregor Hiddleston, 17 Pierre Schoeman, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Max Williamson, 20 Josh Bayliss, 21 George Horne, 22 Tom Jordan, 23 Blair Kinghorn.
New Zealand: 15 Beauden Barrett; 14 Will Jordan, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Josh Moorby; 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cam Roigard; 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor (captain), 3 Fletcher Newell; 4 Scott Barrett, 5 Fabian Holland; 6 Tupou Vaa’i, 7 Peter Lakai, 8 Wallace Sititi.
Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 George Bower, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Christian Lio-Willie, 20 Anton Segner, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23 Rieko Ioane.
