Henry Pollock and Carter Gordon are among the international rugby players you should be watching in November. Fabian Holland, the Dutch-born lock, was one of the players we recommended to keep an eye on ahead of November. The Dutch-born lock was one of our players to watch ahead of November – you can find out the rest below:Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2025 13:50Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in fullIt’s a jam-packed November for New Zealand, who are attempting a grand slam tour taking on all four of the Home Nations in consecutive weeks. You’re looking for the complete Quilter Nations Series calendar in this hectic month of international play? We’ve got you covered.Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2025 13:40Ardie Savea explains why New Zealand are ‘on edge’ ahead of Scotland clashArdie Savea says New Zealand will be driven by a desire to preserve their proud unbeaten record against Scotland at Murrayfield.The All Blacks have never lost to the Scots in 32 meetings over the past 120 years, a scenario the captain believes will sharpen the minds of the visitors.Savea, a back rower said: “You don’t want to lose to Scotland. That puts us on the edge.”We also understand Scotland’s mentality and how important it will be for them tomorrow. We don’t like it when people are afraid.”We have done everything we could do during the week and are ready to play.Murrayfield was described as an “amazing place to play” by him. “Scotland have a very good team. The last three matches that we have played were within eight point.It’s not easy to beat them, so we know the challenge and are really excited to play here.They’ve got world-class players, so they pose a challenge.”We just have to show up and play our best game.”(Getty Images).Harry Latham Coyle8 Nov 2025 13:00Darcy Graham relishing the challenge to take on All BlacksDarcy Graham has a lot of enthusiasm for taking on All Blacks.Edinburgh wing Graham told reporters that he always wanted to face the All Blacks. It’s going be a very special Murrayfield match.When you look at the four games (fall), the All Blacks are the game that stands out. That’s where you want to start.”The two last games were close. It would be great to have the chance to play these games more often, and really challenge ourselves.”I think if we were to play them more often, we would gain more confidence and believe that we could compete with these guys.”A Scottish team had never achieved this feat before, and hopefully we will be able do so now. We can compete with anyone, but it’s important to give our all for 80 minutes.”They are no mugs. Their chemistry is incredible, so they will come here as favorites. “We’ve always had that monkey on back. Never beating them, it will be a very memorable occasion.”Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick of tries for Scotland in the win over the USA (PA Wire)Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2025 13:20No Scott Barrett for New ZealandThere’s no Scott Barrett for New Zealand today after a laceration to the leg of the All Blacks skipper in Chicago last week. We wait and see if he will be fit for the England game in seven days’ time — but it was confirmed this week that the Crusaders lock will miss most of the next Super Rugby season on a non-playing sabbatical as his workload is managed.Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2025 13:10Scotland vs New ZealandIt really is an unwelcome record for Scotland – 32 matches, two draws, 30 defeats. But Gregor Townsend’s squad have made plenty of history over the last few years, ending long losing runs at Twickenham, in Paris and elsewhere – and there is genuine belief they can finally crack the All Blacks.Scotland take on New Zealand (PA Wire)Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2025 13:00Scotland vs New Zealand liveThey couldn’t, could they? Scotland vs New Zealand liveThey couldn’t, could they?
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