Bailyn Sullivan. Photo: Blake Armstrong/ActionPress
After a pulsating and exhausting 87 minutes in Whangārei, Scotland have beaten the Māori All Blacks 29-26.
The Scots achieved their first ever win over the Māori, as they withstood a late onslaught from the home side.
With 14 men, the Scots stoutly defended their line for seven minutes after the siren, eventually blowing the Māori off the ball to bring down the curtains on a classic.
The Māori struck first after just 60 seconds, through halfback Sam Nock, to shock the Scots, who ground their way back, through tries to each of their wingers and a double for halfback George Horne.
Down 24-12 at halftime, the Māori were reduced to 13 men by yellow cards, but stormed back into the contest with tries for skipper Kurt Eklund and second-five Gideon Wrampling.
A late turnover by lock Lachlan McWhannell gave the Māori a chance to steal victory, after Scotland tried to close things down, but after 30-plus phases, New Zealand couldn't crack the line and Scotland claimed the famous win.
See how it all played out below:
Team lists
Māori All Blacks: 1. Jared Proffit, 2. Kurt Eklund, 3. Kershawl Sykes-Martin, 4. Antonio Shalfoon, 5. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 6. TK Howden, 7. Jahrome Brown, 8. Cullen Grace, 9. Sam Nock, 10. Rivez Reihana, 11. Daniel Rona, 12. Gideon Wrampling, 13. Bailyn Sullivan, 14. Cole Forbes, 15. Zarn Sullivan
Bench: 16. Jacob Devery, 17. Pouri Rakete-Stones, 18. Benet Kumeroa, 19. Laghlan McWhannell, 20. Caleb Delany, 21. Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, 22. Kaleb Trask, 23. Corey Evans
Scotland: 1. Nathan McBeth, 2. Patrick Harrison, 3. Fin Richardson, 4. Marshall Sykes, 5. Cameron Henderson, 6. Josh Bayliss, 7. Andy Onyeama-Christie, 8. Ben Muncaster, 9. George Horne, 10. Adam Hastings, 11. Arron Reed, 12. Stafford McDowall, 13. Rory Hutchinson, 14. Harry Paterson, 15. Ollie Smith
Bench: 16. George Turner, 17. Alec Hepburn, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Max Williamson, 20. Gregor Brown, 21. Alexander Masibaka, 22. Fergus Burke, 23. Jamie Dobie
