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13 Warriors named in Scotland team to face New Zealand

5 Nov 2026

Sione Tuipulotu will lead Scotland out against New Zealand this Saturday, with 10 Warriors named in the starting XV for the Nations Championship clash at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Tuipulotu is joined in the starting line-up by nine fellow Warriors, with Kyle Steyn and Rory Darge named vice-captains as Scotland look to secure a first-ever victory over the All Blacks.

Jamie Dobie is selected on the opposite wing to Steyn and Kyle Rowe completes an all-Glasgow back three at full-back.

The forward pack features a strong Glasgow presence. Scott Cummings and Gregor Brown link up in the second row, while Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge start on the flanks.

Up front, Rory Sutherland starts at loosehead prop, with Zander Fagerson at tighthead.

There are a further three Warriors named in the matchday 23, with Gregor Hiddleston, Max Williamson and George Horne included among the replacements, taking Glasgow’s contingent up to 13.

Scotland face New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 7 November, with kick-off scheduled for 2.10pm. The match will be broadcast live on ITV Sport.

Scotland team to play New Zealand in the Nations Championship at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Saturday 7 November 2026, live on ITV Sport, kick-off 2.10pm; caps in brackets:

15. Kyle Rowe (19) – Glasgow Warriors

14. Kyle Steyn (35) – Glasgow Warriors

13. Huw Jones (63) – Toulon

12. Sione Tuipulotu (41) – Glasgow Warriors (Captain)

11. Jamie Dobie (22) – Glasgow Warriors

10. Finn Russell (95) – Bath Rugby

9. Ben White (38) – Toulon

1.Rory Sutherland (51) – Glasgow Warriors

2. Ewan Ashman (37) – Edinburgh Rugby

3. Zander Fagerson (84) – Glasgow Warriors

4. Gregor Brown (19) – Glasgow Warriors

5. Scott Cummings (52) – Glasgow Warriors