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Scotland Must Make the Next Step Following New Zealand Defeat - Coach Townsend
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"The win could have been ours. We know the win was there."
Head coach Gregor Townsend voiced satisfaction in the Scottish display versus New Zealand but felt deflated by a 25-17 defeat at their home ground.
Scotland were behind seventeen to nil at the half, only to fight back and tie the score on the hour.
Nonetheless, the All Blacks, who had multiple members sent to the penalty box, struck late through Damian McKenzie to prevent Scotland the chance of a first victory in this match-up.
"I feel let down primarily, because the effort that went into that second half performance was all character," Townsend stated.
"We needed to kick on when it got to 17-17 and there were a couple of big moments that swung New Zealand's way.
"Exceptional second half, we demonstrated our true selves today and we likely revealed who we are by not getting the win as well.
"Progress is evident in this team and we have to win those crucial points when the game is there for us.
"Elements of that performance indicate we are up there with the top sides in the world. We just need to make that following advance."
Key Moments of the Game
- Scores from Ewan Ashman and Kyle Steyn hauled Scotland back into an absorbing contest.
- Darcy Graham and Rory Hutchinson had been held up over the line in the first half when Cameron Roigard and Will Jordan notched points for the opponents.
"Teams get fatigued when you apply pressure," said Townsend, who has now been defeated in three home Tests against the All Blacks as head coach - all by single digit margins.
"I'd love to be facing New Zealand again next week. We play Argentina and we need to put in what we have gained.
"This is the initial occasion this squad has been united since the Six Nations. To get that cohesion immediately is difficult and to see it grow during the game is positive.
"But it's so disheartening with that effort that we failed to achieve a win.
"It represents the nearest we've been to winning, I think. We controlled the second half, territory, intensity, ability. We've not done that against New Zealand in our history and we are improved for the experience.
"Our journey continues today. We have a crucial game next week and bigger games to come in the championship."
Captain's Reaction
Scotland leader Sione Tuipulotu described the defeat as "bittersweet" and stressed the importance of a win against Argentina, having started the fall matches with a historic result against the United States.
"I instructed the boys we needed a reaction at the break," he said. "Either surrender or decide to go for it.
"There was no downside and everything to gain.
"It is essential we recover for next week because Argentina will not make it simpler."
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