New Zealand recovered from a first-half blitz by Scotland to secure a comfortable victory at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman scored a hat-trick in the opening half to give the hosts a surprising lead, but the All Blacks dominated after the interval to turn the match in their favor.
Ashman's three tries had Scotland dreaming of an upset, but New Zealand's superior fitness and tactical adjustments saw them control the second half completely. The result extends New Zealand's winning streak against Scotland and highlights the gulf in class between the sides over 80 minutes.
BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English reported from Murrayfield that the match showcased Scotland's ability to strike quickly but also their inability to sustain pressure against top-tier opposition.
