EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — New Zealand preserved a 120-year unbeaten record against Scotland after winning a gripping contest 25-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

The All Blacks blew a 17-0 halftime lead and overcame three yellow cards to win their 33rd test with Scotland.

Scotland fought back to tie the score on 17 with a quarter to go. The Scots were held up over the line twice and knocked-on on the try-line twice.

The game wasn’t decided until the 74th minute. The All Blacks waived a penalty shot for an attacking lineout, drove it the line and and threw it to the backs. Damian McKenzie produced a spectacular finish when he braked near the left corner flag, threw off Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn and slipped George Horne, and somehow contorted to score on his back.

“Bit of luck,” was how he

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