All Blacks field strongest line-up for Scotland clash after tragedy

The All Blacks will field their strongest possible line-up against Scotland at Murrayfield this Sunday to secure a Nations Championship victory. The team is mourning the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader at their hotel in Edinburgh, a loss described by assistant coach Jason Ryan as leaving the group "heartbroken".

Scotland has called up Edinburgh trio Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Freddy Douglas, and D’Arcy Rae to replace Jamie Ritchie and Elliot Millar Mills, who are out with injury. Former Scotland player Mike Blair, who is now the All Blacks attack coach, will be in the opposition coaching box.

Assistant coach Jason Ryan stated that defensive discipline will be vital to victory, noting that the last five meetings at Murrayfield have been decided by eight points or less. The All Blacks seek to maintain an unbeaten record against Scotland, having won 31 tests and drawn two.

Richie Mo’unga and Ethan Blackadder are unavailable due to calf injuries.

How it developed

• Tue 3 Nov, 3:49pmThe team is mourning the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader, which has occurred during their time in Edinburgh.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News and RNZ.