EDINBURGH :Scotland rued a massive missed opportunity as they let a potential historic first win over New Zealand slip at Murrayfield on Saturday after fighting back to be level with the All Blacks 10 minutes from time.

Scotland have not beaten the Kiwis in 120 years of tests between the nations but had a glorious opportunity to break that duck in a roaring comeback after being 17-0 down at halftime.

They fought back to level, only to see the All Blacks score late to win 25-17.

"It's hard to describe but I'm really disappointed because the effort that went into that performance meant the win was there (for the taking)," Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said.

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