All Blacks golf around with Scottish legend

Richie McCaw of the All Blacks tees off during a round of golf at the Gullane Golf Club. Photo / Getty Images.

Richie McCaw took some time out to work on his golf game today, assisted by a legend of the Scottish game.

The New Zealand captain enjoyed a round of golf with his team-mates at East Lothian's Gullane Golf Club ahead of Sunday morning's (NZT) match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

McCaw was all smiles as he Beauden Barrett, Israel Dagg and TJ Perenara played the course under the tutelage of two-time major golf champion Sandy Lyle.

Beauden Barrett (L) and TJ Perenara (R) of the All Blacks pose as they play a round of golf with Scottish golfer Sandy Lyle (C)

Richie McCaw of the All Blacks plays out of the rough during a round of golf at the Gullane Golf Club

Scottish golfer Sandy Lyle lends advice to TJ Perenara of the All Blacks during a round of golf at the Gullane Golf Course

And although their rugby credentials aren't in question, the same couldn't necessarily be said for their golfing pedigree with Perenara, in particular, finding himself in the rough at times.

Scotland will be hoping the quartet will be having a rough time too on Saturday when the Southern Hemisphere giants come to Murrayfield looking to protect their undefeated record against the Scots.

The last time the two sides met in Scotland two years ago New Zealand romped to a 51-22 win to stretch their unbeaten run to 29 Tests against the hosts.