Plenty of All Blacks have threatened Doug Howlett’s long-standing tally without surpassing him – but Will Jordan looks set to rewrite the record books

New Zealand has preserved a 120-year unbeaten record against Scotland after winning a gripping contest 25-17 at Murrayfield.

A 0-0 draw at Murrayfield in January 1964 and a 25-25 draw at Murrayfield in November 1983 are the closest Scotland have come to beating New Zealand. In both 2017 and 2022, Scotland came close before ultimately falling short. One of sport's longest unbeaten runs.

The Scots came agonisingly close to ending 120 years of hurt against the All Blacks but Damian McKenzie’s late try snatched victory for the visitors

The international rugby window opened and the view was very familiar: South Africa crushed French hearts with 14 men and New Zealand thwarted a Scotland fightback despite three yellow cards. The Springboks won 32-17 after Lood de Jager was red-carded on halftime at the atmospheric Stade de France,

The power of the shirt lies not just in its classic design, it is also the way it embodies New Zealand's rugby values

Scotland's closest match with the All Blacks in recent years was in November 2017 at Murrayfield. After moving within five points of New Zealand with just a few minutes left, Scotland came close to levelling when Stuart Hogg appeared to be through for another try.

England will face New Zealand at Allianz Stadium for their third match of the Quilter Nations Series on Saturday 15th November.

History tells us that to beat New Zealand, you must either rack up a decent score or be the Springboks. Twice since 2023, South Africa have ousted the All Blacks despite registering fewer than 20 points.