What is Scotland's record against the All Blacks?

Scotland has a dismal record of 18 losses in 18 matches against the All Blacks.

How has Gregor Townsend performed as Scotland's coach against other top teams?

Townsend has a strong record against teams ranked above Scotland, including 5 wins out of 12 matches against France, 5 wins out of 8 matches against England, 4 wins out of 6 matches against Argentina, and 4 wins out of 6 matches against Australia.

Who is Grant Gilchrist, and why is he expected to start against Argentina?

Grant Gilchrist is a veteran lock for Scotland who was "absolutely outstanding" in the recent match against the All Blacks. He has earned the right to retain his starting spot, and younger players will have to work hard to displace him.

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Scotland Seeks Redemption Against Argentina After All Blacks Loss

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Scotland's dismal record against top teams questioned
Townsend's coaching tenure defended based on broader performance
Gilchrist's impressive display against All Blacks earns him starting spot

Scotland Seeks Redemption Against Argentina After All Blacks Loss

As Scotland recovers from their recent loss to the All Blacks, the focus now shifts to their upcoming match against Argentina at Murrayfield on Sunday, November 19th, 2025. BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, has been addressing some of the questions and concerns raised by fans regarding the team's performance and the future of head coach Gregor Townsend.

While Scotland's record against the top three teams in the world (played 18, lost 18) is dismal, English argues that it would be unfair to judge Townsend solely on those results. Instead, he suggests looking at the team's performance against other nations ranked ahead of Scotland, where Townsend has a more impressive record, including wins against France, England, Argentina, and Australia.