
This BBC Scotland Rugby Podcast episode previews the upcoming Scotland versus All Blacks match at Murrayfield. The hosts, along with rugby expert Tom English, dissect the Scotland team selection, highlighting the surprising exclusion of Duhan van der Merwe and Zander Fagerson, and the inclusion of Kyle Steyn and Rory Hutchinson. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, with a particular focus on Scotland's back row and the challenge they face at the breakdown against a strong All Blacks team. Gregor Townsend, Scotland's head coach, and Scott Robertson, the All Blacks' head coach, share their thoughts on the upcoming match, while All Blacks legend Beauden Barrett discusses the threat posed by Finn Russell. The episode concludes with a discussion of Scotland's chances and the pressure on D'Arcy Rae to perform in place of the injured Zander Fagerson.
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