They then take on World Cup minnows Canada at Pittodrie on November 22 as Scotland’s 2008 international closes with a low-profile fixture.

Sole is concerned that Hadden’s men will not be battle-hardened ahead of the visit of the All Blacks.

He said: “While it is great to be playing arguably the two best sides in the world at the moment I’m sure that Frank Hadden and his new coaching team would not have minded too much if the order of appearance was reversed.

“It is quite a few months since the famous victory in Argentina and many of the squad may well be slightly rusty as they reconvene and get into the swing of Scotland rather than their clubs.”