Darcy Graham went close to a third Scotland try, letting the ball slip from his grasp as he reached for the line
For a month and more, as they celebrated a century at Murrayfield, Scottish Rugby has been canvassing opinion on the greatest moment the old place has seen. Views are split.
In the business of the worst moment, there may be unanimity, just as soon as the effects of the smelling salts and the large brandies kick in. The most painful, the one that left fans feeling light-headed, jelly-legged and nauseous - look no further than this.
This was New Zealand being New Zealand with knobs on. It was Scotland being Scotland, too. Frail and brilliant, exhilarating and infuriating.
So many opportunities wasted, so many moments where they let New Zealand off the hook, so many All Black yellow cards (three) with Scottish points coming off only one of them.
