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'Scotland really stood up' - Steve Hansen 'satisfied' after win, despite close call

November 19, 2017

The All Blacks held out for a 22-17 victory at Murrayfield.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he's happy with the 22-17 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh, despite flirting with a first Test loss to his opposition.

Beauden Barrett's last ditch tackle on fullback Stuart Hogg meant that the All Blacks avoided losing to Scotland for the very first time, although Hansen says his feelings after the match were of satisfaction, rather than relief.

"I was pretty satisfied, I thought it was a great game of football," he said.

"Scotland really stood up and were counted, and in return so did we."

"Both teams really contributed to a fine match."

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