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All Blacks Down Scotland 43-21 and Stay Perfect in Nations Championship Rugby
The All Blacks scored 10 tries and shut out Scotland in the second half, with Beauden Barrett reaching 50 test tries.
On Saturday, New Zealand defeated Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record against the hosts.
Scotland entered seeking their first win against the All Blacks in 33 previous attempts stretching back over a century.
Hooker Ewan Ashman scored a first-half hat-trick for Scotland, but the All Blacks overcame two yellow cards to lead 24-21 at halftime as both sides combined for 10 tries.
New Zealand dominated the second half 19-0, with Beauden Barrett scoring his second try to extend the lead to 36-21 before Asafo Aumua sealed the victory.
The victory improves New Zealand to 4-0 in Nations Championship standings, keeping them in contention for the November 29 final against South Africa, while Scotland dropped to 2-2.
The New Zealanders won Murrayfield this Saturday on behalf of the Nations Championship. 20 out of 20 points possible for the Blacks, hanging in the first period.