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New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby Championship Test match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

The problem with Rugby Championship and why disrupted Haka struck a sour note

There is a lot of goodwill being shown to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson regardless of the result against Argentina. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Razor's All Blacks honeymoon is over - blame a 39-year-old warhorse

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement.

Remembering Barry John, Wales' mercurial No 10 who was rugby pop star

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi greets fans during a South Africa training session.

Boks urged to inspire but rebuilt All Blacks eye happy end to tough journey

Sione Vailanu impressed in his first season at Glasgow Warriors. He will be up against some of his club-mates when Tonga play Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Darge on ‘interesting’ reunion with Vailanu at Rugby World Cup

South Africa backs coach Mzwandile Stick addresses the media. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

South Africa warned Scotland are 'one of the best attacking teams' in the world

Arthur Vincent of France gestures a thumbs-up at full-time following the French win over New Zealand.

France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

France coach Fabien Galthie looks on during the captain's run ahead of facing New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup news: England, Ireland and Wales pick teams

A general view of a scrum during Scotland's win over Georgia last weekend.

Scots’ scrum dominance against Georgia a good sign for Boks test

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi celebrates with supporters as he takes a selfie after the record-breaking win over New Zealand at Twickenham. (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

South Africa are playing open rugby and that could suit Scotland

France's fly-half Romain Ntamack has suffered a knee injury, and will almost certainly not play in the forthcoming World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Romain Ntamack set to miss Rugby World Cup due to injury in Scotland match

Sebastian Cancelliere has not been selected by Argentina for the 2023 World Cup.

Glasgow Warriors duo miss out on Argentina World Cup squad

Australia's coach Eddie Jones poses for a team photo during a training session at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne ahead of the Rugby Championship and 2023 Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images)

Jones is planning to bring down the New Zealand economy

Scottish fly-half Gregor Townsend breaks through the South African defence during the first-round Rugby World Cup match at Murrayfield in 1999. Pic: JEAN-PIERRE MULLER/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland at 1999 World Cup - supporter apathy as Murrayfield played host

Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers have signed new contracts with Scotland.

Former All Blacks assistant to work with Scotland at Rugby World Cup

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar, is joining Scotland in a consultancy basis for the Six Nations. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Former All Blacks coach and local favourite join Scotland group for Six Nations

Hamish Watson pictured at an Edinburgh training session at DAM Health Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson back in training but Edinburgh and Scotland waiting game goes on

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with his former team-mate Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52.

Townsend says Doddie Weir's campaigning has already led to MND breakthroughs

Chris Gray (centre high) of Scotland shrugs off a tackle during the match against Fiji at Murrayfield in October 1989. Scotland won the match 38-17. Pic: Russell Cheyne/Allsport

Chris Gray: "'Being edged out by the All Blacks - I know the feeling'

Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's New Zealand nearly men must start Six Nations opener at Twickenham

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

Sione Tuipulotu (centre) impressed against New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu is developing into Scotland’s go-to man in midfield

Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to put the game beyond Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland’s inability to hold on to leads is a concern for Gregor Townsend

An airborne Darcy Graham scores what looks like a spectacular try against New Zealand only for it to be overturned for a foot in touch. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘A game of inches’ - Darcy a fraction away from one of the great Scotland tries

The returning Finn Russell's kicking was faultless all day but he couldn't quite inspire a much sought-after Scotland victory.

Aidan Smith: The prodigal Russell shines but this defeat is agonising

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster celebrates with man-of-the-match Dalton Papali'i after the win over Scotland.

Proud Foster hails New Zealand's composure after battling back to beat Scotland

Stuart Hogg is unable to hide his dejection at full time despite an excellent performance for Scotland against New Zealand.

How the Scotland players rated after coming so close to beating New Zealand

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie sports a Doddie Weir headband during the final training run ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Inspired by Lomu and Doddie, Ritchie says it’s time for Scotland to make history

Finn Russell trains with his team mates during the Scotland captain's run at Murrayfield ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Russell tricks all too familiar to All Blacks captain who was his team-mate

New Zealand's Wayne Smith (right) breaks away with the ball during the 25-25 draw with Scotland in 1983.

Close but no cigar: Five times Scotland have pushed the All Blacks to the brink

Tim Visser scored two tries for Scotland in his Murrayfield debut against the All Blacks - a feat still talked about in his Dutch homeland today.

Saturday Interview: Tim Visser recalls life with Scotland

New Zealand's Scottish-born scrum-half Finlay Christie in action against Japan. (Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

Meet the Scottish-born scrum-half who will play for New Zealand against Scotland

Chris Harris helped Scotland beat Fiji 28-12 but warned a big improvement will be needed against the All Blacks. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Chris Harris: Scotland will need to ‘raise everything’ against the All Blacks

Scotland's team to play New Zealand will be named on Friday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who should Townsend pick in his Scotland team to play New Zealand?

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend chats with Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell brings ‘good energy’ into the squad says Scotland coach

Scotland's Stuart Hogg (right) is tackled by the All Blacks' Beauden Barrett late in the 2017 Murrayfield game to be denied a try

New Zealand expect Scotland backlash from 2017 Murrayfield encounter

Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand takes a conversion during the weekend win over Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'Finn Russell is my favourite 10 in the world', reveals All Blacks star

Fin Smith was man of the match in Northampton Saints' win over Exeter Chiefs. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fin Smith, Finn Russell and the stand-off options for Scotland v New Zealand

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg was yellow-carded by referee Nic Berry after an accumulation of penalties. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

High penalty count a source of frustration for Scotland with All Blacks up next

Fiji coach Vern Cotter oversees training at BT Murrayfield ahead of the match with Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No hard feelings for former Scotland coach making a Murrayfield return
Vern Cotter is fondly remembered in these parts but it won’t stop him trying to increase the pressure on his old team when he brings Fiji to Murrayfield on Satu...

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick was shown a red card in last weekend's win over Japan.

Retallick to miss Scotland v New Zealand due to suspension

Emiliano Boffelli enjoyed a fruitful summer with Argentina. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Boffelli ready to return to training with Edinburgh

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 27: Matías Orlando of Argentina charges into the defence during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Pumas at Orangetheory Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

New Zealand's struggles make us think to what Scotland could do

Argentina's Emiliano Boffelli was reliable with the boot for the Pumas during their famous win over New Zealand.

Edinburgh's Boffelli shines for Argentina in historic win over New Zealand

All Blacks coach Ian Foster at a news conference in Auckland as it was confirmed he would remain as All Blacks head coach. (Jed Bradley/New Zealand Herald via AP)

New Zealand boss Ian Foster backed and enhanced role for ex-Ireland coach

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster embraces New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron Smith as they celebrate after victory over South Africa.

Foster unsure on New Zealand future as Boffelli shines for Pumas

New Zealand were downed by the Ireland in the summer series.

Forget the All Blacks: You are playing New Zealand now, just another country

Scotland players applaud Argentina off the field after losing the series-deciding test match at the Madre de Ciudades Stadium last weekend. (Photo by PABLO GASPARINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Allan Massie: Scotland's major failing is not a new one - it goes back to 1994

Garry Ringrose scored one of Ireland's tries in their extraordinary triumph over New Zealand.

Ireland beat All Blacks again to seal historic tour success in New Zealand

Scotland's Stuart Hogg is tackled by Beauden Barrett late in the game to be denied a try on New Zealand's last visit to Murrayfield in 2017. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Scotland to take on Australia with homebased players only

Scotland face up to the New Zealand Haka at Murrayfield in 2017. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Scotland to host the All Blacks at Murrayfield

Glasgow coach Danny Wilson has picked 14 of the 15 players who started in the win over Exeter Chiefs. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow coach Wilson expects different Edinburgh approach with Pyrgos at 9

South Africa were defeated by Australia last weekend.

Wounded South Africa bite back at critics ahead of New Zealand clash

The All Blacks are staying at home for the time being after lockdown in New Zealand.

Ex-Glasgow boss Rennie slams All Blacks as call leaves Championship in chaos

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