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Russell and Tuipulotu return to Scotland squad for All Blacks clash

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:49 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Russell and Tuipulotu return to Scotland squad for All Blacks clash
Summary

Finn Russell and Sione Tuipulotu have been named in Scotland's starting lineup for their upcoming Nations Championship match against New Zealand this Saturday at Murrayfield. Both players missed the last match against Fiji in July. Head coach Gregor Townsend has made several changes, with a total of five players, including Tuipulotu as captain, returning to the backline. The forward pack also sees significant adjustments with seven new starters. This match is the first of three Tests for Scotland this month, with Australia and Japan also set to visit Edinburgh.

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  • •Finn Russell and Sione Tuipulotu return for Scotland
  • •Scotland faces New Zealand in a Nations Championship match
  • •Match scheduled for Saturday at Murrayfield
  • •Last Scotland match was a victory over Fiji in July
  • •Scotland also to face Australia and Japan this month
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  • 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Russell & Tuipulotu back for Scotland v All Blacks
  • 1:43 PMBBC Sport — Scotland's Russell and Tuipulotu return to face All Blacks
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Captain Sione Tuipulotu and fly-half Finn Russell return to the Scotland side for Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand at Murrayfield.

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Captain Sione Tuipulotu and fly-half Finn Russell return to the Scotland side for Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand at Murrayfield.

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