Scotland led 17-14 at half-time and held a nine-point lead with a quarter of the match to play; a yellow card to Jack Dempsey proved costly as New Zealand wrestled momentum back; Scotland take on Argentina next weekend while New Zealand travel to Twickenham to take on Eddie Jones’ England
Last Updated: 13/11/22 4:33pm
Scotland suffered an agonising 31-23 defeat at the hands of New Zealand after leading at half-time and being nine points ahead midway through the second half in their Autumn Nations Series clash at Murrayfield.
Gregor Townsend’s team responded superbly after going 14-0 down within the first 10 minutes as they scored 17 unanswered points to hold a 17-14 half-time lead.
The boot of Finn Russell extended their lead out to 23-14 before New Zealand responded with a penalty of their own.
A yellow card to Jack Dempsey then proved costly for Scotland and tries for Scott Barrett and Mark Telea helped New Zealand seal victory.
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