Scotland, however, aren't quite in the same class and coach Steve Hansen is likely to mix things up in terms of selection before settling on his strongest 23 for his team's final test of the year the following week against Wales in Cardiff.
Like Ireland, the Scots have never beaten the All Blacks and have not looked like getting close in recent times. Their best result came at Murrayfield in 1983 when they held the All Blacks to a 25-25 draw. There was a 0-0 draw at the same venue in 1964.
Vern Cotter, Scotland's New Zealand-born coach, made his Murrayfield debut this morning (NZT) when his team played Argentina. He has had a challenging introduction since leading Scotland to close wins against the US, Canada and Argentina before a 55-6 thrashing by South Africa in June.
One inspiration could come in the form of fellow Kiwi Joe Schmidt, the Ireland coach who nearly began the party of all parties last November.
But Cotter won't be getting any help from the traditionally quagmire of a Murrayfield pitch which has undergone a major upgrade.
The parasite-damaged grass has been replaced by a hybrid pitch blended with artificial fibres which is almost guaranteed to make the field hard and fast every week.
The All Blacks last played Scotland two years ago, with wing Julian Savea scoring two tries in a 51-22 victory.
IRB world rankings
1. New Zealand
2. South Africa
3. England
4. Australia
5. Ireland
6. Wales
7. France
8. Scotland
9. Samoa
10. Argentina
