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Scotland Meet New Zealand Seeking a First Win Over the All Blacks

The Guardian reported that Scotland have never beaten New Zealand in 33 previous meetings, with two draws on record.

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From the pages of The Continental Gazette.

According to The Guardian, Scotland face New Zealand in a Nations Championship rugby union match with a 2.10pm GMT kick-off. The Guardian's live coverage tracks the fixture as it unfolds.

The Guardian reported that Scotland have never beaten the New Zealand All Blacks in 33 previous meetings. The paper said the sides have met twice without either team winning.

According to The Guardian, those two draws came in 1964, a 0-0 result, and in 1983, a 25-25 result, with both matches played at Murrayfield. The paper added that a draw is not the same as a win.

The Guardian's summary opened by asking "Could today be the day?" and tied that question to the long-standing record against the All Blacks. The paper's headline identifies the piece as a live report, indicating a running account rather than a final match report.

The Guardian's account, as summarized, frames the day's meeting primarily through its history, with the 33 earlier encounters and two draws forming the core of the background it provides. The summary also suggested a celebratory outcome for Scotland supporters, with a reference to a single malt should Scotland win.

The summary published by The Guardian does not include the final score, the progress of play, or player details, so this report cannot confirm an outcome. The result is therefore not reported in this account.

The Guardian lists Daniel Gallan as the author of the coverage.

Sources: The Guardian: Scotland v New Zealand: Nations Championship rugby union - live.

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