The official lineup for the match where the All Blacks play Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 7, has been announced. Head Coach Dave Rennie made five total changes to the match-day 23 following their victory over Australia. The Nations Championship round four Test kicks off at 2:10 PM local time (3:10 AM Sunday, Nov 8 NZT).
Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot returns to the starting XV alongside skipper Codie Taylor and Fletcher Newell in the front row. Furthermore, midfielder Jordie Barrett makes his comeback from injury at second five-eighth as the All Blacks play Scotland in this crucial northern tour opener. Quinn Tupaea joins Barrett in a powerful midfield combination.
Squad Adjustments as All Blacks Play Scotland at Murrayfield
The selection panel introduced key impact players on the bench. Asafo Aumua, Christian Lio-Willie, and Anton Segner enter the 23 to bolster forward depth. Lock Scott Barrett pairs with Fabian Holland in the second row, while Tupou Vaa’i, Peter Lakai, and Wallace Sititi form an athletic loose forward trio.
“Scotland are a quality side. They are very well coached and play a very similar brand of footy to us, so we know we’ll need to be at our best,” stated Head Coach Dave Rennie.
The squad will wear white jerseys featuring a poppy in recognition of Armistice Day. Additionally, players will wear black armbands to honour Head of Security Logan Cadwallader, who passed away suddenly in Edinburgh earlier this week. In the backline, halfback Cam Roigard pairs with Damian McKenzie, while wingers Josh Moorby and Will Jordan join fullback Beauden Barrett.
Rivalry History & Nations Championship Context
This fixture marks the 34th Test meeting between the two nations since 1905. New Zealand remains unbeaten against Scotland with 31 victories and two draws. Winger Will Jordan enters the match as the leading try-scorer in the 2026 Nations Championship, having scored six tries across three matches.
Rugby fans tracking international match dates can view our full 2026 match schedule page. Ticketing details for international fixtures are available on our rugby ticket information page. To explore statistical records between trans-Tasman and northern rivals, check our breakdown of the head-to-head records breakdown.
Match Summary & Matchday 23 Lineup
Starting XV:
1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett, 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Tupou Vaa’i, 7 Peter Lakai, 8 Wallace Sititi, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Damian McKenzie, 11 Josh Moorby, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 14 Will Jordan, 15 Beauden Barrett.
Reserves:
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.
Fixture Details:
Match: Scotland v All Blacks (Nations Championship Round 4)
Date & Time: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:10 PM local / 3:10 AM Sunday NZT
Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Broadcaster: Live on Sky Sport NZ
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