Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Summary
New Zealand beat Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield after Scotland led a close contest at half-time but failed to score in the second half. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu said he took full responsibility for his yellow card and the team's poor discipline, and Scotland will regroup before playing Australia next week.Key Facts
- Scotland trailed New Zealand by three points at half-time.
- New Zealand scored 43 points to Scotland's 21 and scored seven tries.
- Scotland did not score in the second half.
- Tuipulotu received a yellow card in the 50th minute after Scotland conceded a succession of penalties.
- Scotland conceded 13 penalties, while New Zealand conceded eight.
- Beauden Barrett scored two tries for New Zealand.
- Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said his team gave New Zealand too many opportunities through poor discipline.
- Scotland are due to play Australia next week.
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