26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago<\/a>\u00a0on Sunday.<\/p>\nThey’re now in Edinburgh hoping to extend their their unbeaten run against the Scots.<\/p>\n
“We’re proud of it (the record),” coach Scott Robertson said on their arrival in the city.<\/p>\n
“We know how big the occasion is this weekend and we’ve canvassed it with the boys.”<\/p>\n
New Zealand and Scotland have met 32 times with New Zealand winning 30, while there have been two draws, 0-0 at Murrayfield in 1964 and 25-25 at Murrayfield in 1983.<\/p>\n
However, the two sides have met just twice in the last ten years.<\/p>\n
This year is the centenary of Murrayfield and the Scotland Rugby Union was keen to have a game against the All Blacks as a part of their celebrations.<\/p>\n
“When it was put in the calendar last year you knew the enormity of it,” Robertson said.<\/p>\n
“You realise the invitation is for a reason and it’s the occasion you play for as an All Black and you want to be a part of it.”<\/p>\n
New Zealand first played at the ground in 1935, scoring an 18-8 victory.<\/p>\n
Robertson played just one international there during his 23 Test career.<\/p>\n
He was a part of the side that won 37-6 in 2001 with Jonah Lomu, Tana Umaga and Mark Robinson scoring tries, while Andrew Mehrtens kicked six penalties and two conversions.<\/p>\n
However, he had been to the ground earlier to watch matches.<\/p>\n
After leaving school, Robertson headed to Ireland and Scotland for club rugby and played a half a dozen games for the Ayr club.<\/p>\n
The All Blacks made a slow start against Ireland last weekend before finding their rhythm in the last quarter.<\/p>\n
The coach is taking some positives from that performance.<\/p>\n
“Finishing our opportunities has been a focus for us,” Robertson said.<\/p>\n
“We’re here to play some footy and play fearless, we’ve just got to finish a couple more opportunities.”<\/p>\n
Robertson said it is important they get their team selection right and have a good week of preparation as they look to claim their first Grand Slam since 2010.<\/p>\n
“This year we’ve learnt about consistency and getting better, then it just looks after itself otherwise there is no slam at all.”<\/p>\n
The All Blacks team will be named on Friday.<\/p>\n
They will then take on England in London and Wales in Cardiff.<\/p>\n
Source: RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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