# De Groot and Barrett to start for All Blacks against Scotland

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/de-groot-and-barrett-to-start-for-all-blacks-against-scotland/
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:07:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T13:24:55+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/de-groot-and-barrett-start-all-blacks-against-scotland-6527761
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- De Groot and Jordie Barrett return to the starting team.
- New Zealand made five changes to the replacements.
- The All Blacks are unbeaten in 33 Tests against Scotland.

## Summary

New Zealand have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday’s Nations Championship match against Scotland. Ethan de Groot returns at loosehead prop and Jordie Barrett comes back from injury at centre, as coach Dave Rennie responds to the team’s 43-21 win over Australia.

George Bower and Timoci Tavatavanawai move to the bench, which also includes three other changes. Asafo Aumua replaces injured hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho, Christian Lio-Willie comes in for injured Shannon Frizell, and Anton Segner is selected ahead of Duplessis Kirifi. New Zealand have never lost to Scotland in 33 Tests, winning 31 and drawing two.

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