New Zealand pulls away after halftime to beat Scotland 43-21

New Zealand beat Scotland 43-21 in Edinburgh to open their northern tour with a seven-try bonus-point win, keeping their Nations Championship record unbeaten and level on competition points with South Africa, though behind on points differential. Scotland remained within three points at halftime after Ewan Ashman became the first Scot to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks, but New Zealand shut them out after the break with dominant scrum work and stronger defense. Beauden Barrett scored twice as the visitors sealed the victory. The match came in an emotional week following the death of New Zealand team head of security Logan Cadwallader, whom the players hoped to honor.