The All Blacks are in mourning following the sudden death of their head of security, Logan Cadwallader, earlier this month at the team's hotel in Edinburgh.
Cadwallader, a father of three and married to Nannette, died following what has been described as a medical event. He had been with the All Blacks for 10 years and was a highly respected member of the squad.
Emotional tributes from the team
Head coach Dave Rennie spoke with deep emotion in the immediate aftermath, saying his players were struggling to come to terms with the news.
"Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time," he said. "He was the ultimate team man, loved and trusted by all and a true professional. He looked after all of us, players and staff, and he was a good mate to many in this team.
"We are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his wife, Nannette, his children, Trey, Brooke and Mia, and his wider family and friends. As a team, we will honour Logan and the legacy he has left on the All Blacks."
Honouring Cadwallader before the Scotland match
Last week, the All Blacks published an emotional video of players trying their hardest to sum up Cadwallader in just one word.
Before the Scotland match, Rennie added that they had managed to spend time with their friend at the funeral home, something which brought them great comfort.
"It's been really tough. He was such a good man and a massive part of our group," he said. "It's been tough to get over. We went a bit slower at the start of the week. He's been constantly in our thoughts.
"We've had the opportunity to spend time with him at the funeral home and that's been really special for the players and management. We are keen to put in a performance today that honours that."
Just before the match started at Murrayfield, Cadwallader's son and brother joined arms with the All Blacks players on the pitch to sing the New Zealand national anthem. Son Trey had posted a tribute to his father online in the days after his death, commenting on an All Blacks post: "Best All Black to not wear a jersey love ya dad."
The pre-match haka took on even more significance in the Scottish capital, with the replacements also taking part in the war dance on the side of the field.
Beauden Barrett's emotional response
All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick confirmed Cadwallader was to be flown home after the game with Scotland, telling ITV: "His son has come up here, along with his brother, along with Ali Williams, to bring him back to New Zealand tomorrow.
"I just think it's, for the All Blacks, he's a very special part of them. I think his son posted something saying that 'one of the greatest All Blacks ever - never to wear an All Blacks jersey. I totally agree with that."
Star fly-half Beauden Barrett spoke to the All Blacks' in-house media after the game and his emotion was clear for all to see as he fought back tears.
"Mate, this has hit me like a tonne of bricks but we'll get around each other tonight and celebrate Caddy," he said. "This Test match, while it is an honour to play for your country, there was something else that was bigger than the game this week.
"I'm sure we'll look back on this unforgettable week proudly as a team for what we went through and how we come together and make Caddy proud."
