New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson Photo: www.photosport.nz
Scotland v All Blacks
Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 9 November NZT
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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History is playing a significant part in the All Blacks' preparations for this week's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
New Zealand is on a Grand Slam tour which started with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago on Sunday.
They're now in Edinburgh hoping to extend their their unbeaten run against the Scots.
"We're proud of it (the record)," coach Scott Robertson said on their arrival in the city.
"We know how big the occasion is this weekend and we've canvassed it with the boys."
New Zealand and Scotland have met 32 times with New Zealand winning 30, while there have been two draws, 0-0 at Murrayfield in 1964 and 25-25 at Murrayfield in 1983.
However, the two sides have met just twice in the last ten years.
This year is the centenary of Murrayfield and the Scotland Rugby Union was keen to have a game against the All Blacks as a part of their celebrations.
"When it was put in the calendar last year you knew the enormity of it," Robertson said.
"You realise the invitation is for a reason and it's the occasion you play for as an All Black and you want to be a part of it."
New Zealand first played at the ground in 1935, scoring an 18-8 victory.
Robertson played just one international there during his 23 Test career.
He was a part of the side that won 37-6 in 2001 with Jonah Lomu, Tana Umaga and Mark Robinson scoring tries, while Andrew Mehrtens kicked six penalties and two conversions.
However, he had been to the ground earlier to watch matches.
After leaving school, Robertson headed to Ireland and Scotland for club rugby and played a half a dozen games for the Ayr club.
Scott Robertson with the All Blacks in 2001. Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2001 www.photosport.nz
The All Blacks made a slow start against Ireland last weekend before finding their rhythm in the last quarter.
The coach is taking some positives from that performance.
"Finishing our opportunities has been a focus for us," Robertson said.
"We're here to play some footy and play fearless, we've just got to finish a couple more opportunities."
Robertson said it is important they get their team selection right and have a good week of preparation as they look to claim their first Grand Slam since 2010.
"This year we've learnt about consistency and getting better, then it just looks after itself otherwise there is no slam at all."
The All Blacks team will be named on Friday.
They will then take on England in London and Wales in Cardiff.
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