The closing Autumn Test against New Zealand will be the first meeting between the sides since Scotland went agonisingly close to a historic first win in 2017 when, in the last minute, full-back Stuart Hogg was denied by a superb cover tackle from stand-off Beauden Barrett (17-22). The 2nd Test in the 2009 Lions Series was one of the most brutal matches in rugby history - Duration: 2:00:22. Update your browser to view this website correctly. Final point; well done to the ref. (Att: 67,144). By the time that Sanchez made it 3-3, the hosts could - and should - have had Fraser Brown in the bin for a swinging arm tackle. This was an experimental team and an important opportunity to give experience to young players. There is always goin to be an ' ugly ' win now and again - but the result is the main thing . Scotland thrashed the South Americans by a record 29 points during the summer but there was never any danger of the Dark Blues repeating that six-try showing. Laidlaw put Scotland ahead with an early penalty. Argentina posed Ireland all kinds of problems + beat the boks and the ozzies. Constructive criticism demands more wine away against likes of Wales and England but overall I'm very happy. Among them was the removal of Josh Strauss. Scotland clung on to finish their autumn series with a nervy and turgid victory over Argentina at Murrayfield. Investec Rugby Championship. A win is a win,,,and I have seen Scotland play great, with passion and lose, and i prefer the dire with the win, but would prefer if they could cut down on the errors and unnecessary penalties, which catch you up through a game. Well done Scotland for a hard fought match. It was hardly a classic and although Argentina are not the team they were earlier in the decade they still recorded win against Australia and South Africa in the Championship this year. The experiment with Hastings at half-back and Russell in the midfield lasted an hour when Alex Dunbar came on for Hastings, allowing Russell to return to fly-half. 2:30pm Saturday 24th November Scotland’s Autumn Test opener against Argentina will be the 19 th meeting between the historically evenly matched opponents, whose head-to-head result count is level on nine wins apiece in 30 years of Test rugby. The All Blacks and Argentina will join Japan as Scotland’s opponents in the 2020 Autumn Tests at BT Murrayfield it was confirmed today. International It means Gregor Townsend's side end their November programme with two wins - the other coming against Fiji - and two defeats, by Wales and South Africa respectively. BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh The scrum-half inched Scotland ahead 9-6 after 54 minutes. © Copyright Scottish Rugby Union Limited 2020. It was static, mistake-ridden stuff, low on ambition and accuracy and entertainment. To be able to win despite under performing. When they tried to move the ball, it ended sloppily. Laidlaw was about to go left from the ruck when he got a call from Stuart Hogg, standing free on the short side with Maitland outside him. Adam Hastings kicked erratically at 10 and Finn Russell's influence at 12 was limited. Sanchez finally split the posts after 28 minutes to level the score. What is it that they say is a mark of a good team? Probably not, but someone will get mugged at Murrayfield. ", 2020 SCOTLAND FIXTURES 2020 Guinness Six Nations Saturday 1 February: Ireland v Scotland; Aviva Stadium (kick-off 4.45pm GMT) Saturday 8 February: Scotland v England; BT Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 4.45pm GMT) Saturday 22 February: Italy v Scotland; Stadio Olimpico (kick-off 2.15pm GMT) Sunday 8 March: Scotland v France; BT Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 3pm GMT) Saturday 14 March: Wales v Scotland; Principality Stadium (kick-off 2.15pm GMT) 2020 Autumn Tests Weekend of 6 November: Scotland v Argentina; BT Murrayfield (kick-off TBC) Weekend of 13 November: Scotland v Japan; BT Murrayfield (kick-off TBC) Weekend of 20 November: Scotland v New Zealand; BT Murrayfield (kick-off TBC), Scotland ticket update2020 Guinness Six Nations - Scotland v England: SOLD OUT2020 Guinness Six Nations - Scotland v France: public sale, 10am Thursday 21 November2020 Autumn Tests – limited number of three-match Autumn Test Packages on sale soon2020/21 Scotland Season Pass: renewal details will be communicated early in the New Year.