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The final game in the All Blacks tour of Great Britain, played at Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
The commentary broadcast live on Radio Sport from approx. 03.15 am Sunday 27 November 2005.
Commentator: Andrew Saville with Dominion Post rugby writer Jim Kayes.
Result:
The All Blacks beat Scotland, 29-10, to complete only their second Grand Slam in 100 years (the previous one in 1978) by beating all four "home" unions - Wales, Ireland, England & Scotland. The All Blacks scored three first half tries to lead 22-3 at the break but couldn't score a fourth until six minutes from the end.
Attendance: 47,678.
Captain Tana Umaga was presented with a plaque by Scotland Rugby Union boss Andy Irvine to commemorate 100 years of rivalry between the sides.
Scores:-
New Zealand 29 (Rico Gear 2, Nick Evans, Sione Lauaki tries; Evans penalty, 2 conversions, Leon MacDonald conversion)
Scotland 10 (Simon Webster try; Chris Paterson penalty and a conversion).