Graham is up for the challenge of helping Scots create history

DARCY Graham is psyched for the challenge of trying to help Scotland defeat New Zealand for the first time ever on Saturday after playing his part in a near-miss against the All Blacks three years ago.

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The sides have met 32 times in the past 120 years, with two draws and 30 defeats for the Scots.

The most recent of those encounters offers some hope for Gregor Townsend's men, who - with the aid of a Graham try - led their illustrious visitors 23-14 after an hour in 2022 before succumbing to an agonising 31-23 defeat.

In the only other meeting between the teams during Townsend's reign, the Scots lost by just five points in 2017.

"Growing up, you always want to play against the All Blacks so you don’t get any bigger occasions," Edinburgh wing Graham (pictured) said. “It’s going to be a special Murrayfield game.

"When you see the four (autumn) games, the one that stands out is the All Blacks, that’s the one you want to be starting in.