Matt Taylor

Lightning flashes in the night sky over south London. A weather warning is in place for thunderstorms today (Sunday, June 18) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Former Hibs assistant Gary Caldwell has been appointed manager of Exeter City. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Former Celtic and Hibs man appointed manager of English League One side

Matt Fagerson enjoyed working under Dave Rennie at Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fagerson identifies key areas Scotland need to be wary of v Rennie’s Wallabies

England to enjoy brief sunny spell, as temperatures set to reach 26C in South Ea...

Saturday's Scottish football news. Picture: SNS

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Some are predicting that rain on Wednesday 15 July signifies 40 consecutive days of showers (Photo: Shutterstock)

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South Africa-born Pieter de Villiers will join Scotland as a short-term scrum coach. Picture: Getty.

Pieter De Villiers and Steve Tandy to join Scotland coaching staff

Gregor Townsend will be assisted by Steve Tandy and Pieter de Villiers during the Six Nations. Picture: SNS

Steve Tandy and Pieter de Villiers join Scotland coaching team ahead of Six Nati...

Scotland assistant Matt Taylor is leaving to join Australia. Picture: SNS

Scotland assistant Matt Taylor quits with immediate effect

Lock Sam Thomson is aiming to get more game time to establish himself with Edinburgh. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Edinburgh lock Sam Thomson eyes capital gains after turning back on Australia

Stuart Hogg of Exeter will be up against his old Glasgow team-mates. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

All eyes on Stuart Hogg as Glasgow Warriors look to ‘nullify’ Exeter full-back

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says he is staying until the end of the season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Dave Rennie ‘absolutely’ interested in Australia job but committed to Glasgow fo...

Sean Maitland has missed two training sessions due to a tight groin. Picture: Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: Sean Maitland winning battle to be fit for Scotland v Japan

Yokohama International Stadium, which is due to host the final Pool A match between Japan on Scotland on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images

Now Super Typhoon Hagibis has Scotland v Japan game in its sights

Defence coach Matt Taylor says the focus swiftly now changes to Russia first, then Japan. Picture: SRU/SNS

Every game now is like a Rugby World Cup quarter-final for Scotland, says Matt T...

Scotland star man Jamie Ritchie puts in a tackle on Samoa centre Alapati Leiua in Kobe on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

Scotland coaches 'half-considered letting Samoa score in Rugby World Cup bonus-p...

Head coach Gregor Townsend waves to Scotland fans at the Kobe Misaki Stadium after the 34-0 win over Samoa. Picture: Getty Images

Scotland 34 Samoa 0: Gregor Townsend singles out "outstanding" Jamie Ritchie in ...

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor is confident the performance will be vastly improved against Samoa on Monday. Picture: SRU/SNS

Rugby World Cup: Now defence coach Matt Taylor says Scotland keen to "smash" Sam...

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg was not involved in training in Kobe today but assistant coach Matt Taylor insisted he was not an injury concern. Picture: Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: Stuart Hogg misses training, but Scotland management says nothi...

Full-back Stuart Hogg looks despondent as Ireland wing Andrew Conway scores his side's fourth try in a harrowing World Cup opener for Scotland in rain-lashed Yokohama. Picture: Getty Images

Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Scotland smashed by Ireland in Rugby World Cup opener

Scotland didn't hold back in targeting Ireland star Johnny Sexton in this year's Six Nations. Picture: SRU/SNS

Rugby World Cup: Scotland ready to "smash" Irish darling Johnny Sexton again

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor says some players have played their way out of contention. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS/SRU

Scotland players took themselves out of World Cup contention, says Matt Taylor

Scotland defence expert Matt Taylor, right, with head coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Defence coach Matt Taylor takes the blame but vows Scotland will ‘front up’ in F...

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie takes part in a training exercise at Scotstoun ahead of his side's Pro14 clash with Cheetahs. Picture: SNS/SRU

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie refuses to rule himself out of Australia job

Scotland's scrum-half Greig Laidlaw. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

Greig Laidlaw closes in on Gavin Hastings record but would rather beat Ireland

Blair Kinghorn celebrates with a spectator at full time at BT Murrayfield. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Hat-trick heroics just start for ‘great talent’ Kinghorn – Mike Blair

Sam Johnson tries to cling on to the ball under pressure from Italys Andrea Lovotti. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Scotland debutant Sam Johnson proves a centre of attraction

Stand-off Adam Hastings has a game of football at Oriam, part of a training session as Scotlands rugby squad prepare to host Italy. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Scotland pair Fraser Brown and Zander Fagerson close to comebacks

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor

Scotland talking about winning Six Nations every day

Flanker Jamie Ritchie says scoring against Fiji in his first home Test was a dream come true. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Jamie Ritchie expects a few '˜gags' on Gary Graham's Scotland call-up

Matt Taylor was delighted with the way Scotland performed in Saturday's win over Fiji. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor on how to beat South Africa

Gregor Townsend celebrates with SRU chief Mark Dodson yesterday. Picture: SNS/SRU

Gregor Townsend signs new deal but admits Scotland must improve

Gregor Townsend has agreed to a new deal. Picture: SNS

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs contract extension

Scotland coach Matt Taylor. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scotland No.2 Matt Taylor a target as England hunt new defence coach

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Scotland will bid to subdue Murray and Sexton - but legally

Scotland have scored just two home tries against England in the Six Nations, including Duncan Hodge's memorable effort in the 19-13 win in 2000. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Hamish Watson tips Scots to end poor home try record v England

Scotland hooker Scott Lawson practises his lineout throws during a training session at Oriam. Picture: Neil Hanna

Murrayfield roar can inspire Scotland to Calcutta Cup glory

Scotland lock Jonny Gray gets his hands on the ball in the Captain's Run at BT Murrayfield. Picture: SNS/SRU

Scotland aim to ambush Wales in Six Nations commando raid

The two captains, Michael Hooper (left) and John Barclay, look on during the 53-24 victory for Scotland. Picture: SNS Group

What the Australian newspapers are saying about Scotland 53-24 Australia

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend oversees training at BT Murrayfield ahead of the final autumn Test against Australia. Picture: SNS/SRU

Scotland aim to finish with flourish at sold-out Murrayfield

Matt Williams was the first Scotland coach to use the glass-fronted box. Picture: Neil Hanna

Gregor Townsend has glass removed from front of coaches' box

We’ll tighten defence for All Blacks, vows Scotland coach
Defence coach Matt Taylor fronted up, to use the rugby lingo, to express confidence that Scotland will make the necessary improvements for the visit of world ch...

Stuart Hogg dives over to score Scotland's first try after just 90 seconds of the opening autumn Test against Samoa at BT Murrayfield. Picture: SNS

Stuart Hogg wasn't aware he had equalled Townsend try tally

Patriot Danny Amendola catches a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Picture: Getty.

Scotland look to learn from sport's world beaters

Finn Russell was one of Scotland's try-scorers in the win over Australia in Sydney and was rewarded with a Lions call-up. Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Kenny Murray hails Glasgow connection in famous Scotland win

Mike Blair will combine his duties at Glasgow Warriors with his new role as Scotland skills coach. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Mike Blair to become Scotland's skills coach

Peter Horne has flourished under Gregor Townsend, with the coach allowing the inside centre to demonstrate his game intelligence. Picture: SNS/SRU

Peter Horne hails influence of Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend

Kelly Brown after captaining Scotland against Australia in 2013. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Matt Taylor says retiring Kelly Brown will make great coach

Sean Maitland is tackled during Saracens' 53-10 win over Bath at Allianz Park last weekend. Picture: Getty Images

Sean Maitland relishes clash with Glasgow mate Tommy Seymour

Tim Moxon won Weather Photographer of the Year 2016 for his picture Tornado On Show. Picture: Contributed

Storm chasers sought for global weather photography contest

Matt Taylor believes anyone can beat anyone in this Six Nations tournament. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Six Nations: '˜No reason we can't beat England' says Matt Taylor

Scotland defence coach Matt Taylor had good news on the fitness of several players ahead of the Wales game in the Six Nations. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

We have to be positive... we can't dwell on who's injured

Defence coach Matt Taylor during Scotland training at the Oriam Centre, Edinburgh.

Scotland defence coach praises Warriors' zero heroes

Jonny Gray makes a tackle during Glasgow's European Champions Cup defeat by Munster. Picture: SNS Group

Matt Taylor argues case for the Glasgow defence

Stuart Hogg scores Scotland's sixth try in the 43-16 win over Georgia in the autumn test.

Sports Review of the Year, Part 1: Time of change for rugby

Strength and conditiong coach Andy Boyd points the way to John Barclay as Scotland's players are put through their paces. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Argentina represent a tough test for new-look Scotland

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