Duncan Taylor (rugby union)
Duncan Taylor (born 5 September 1989) is a Scottish Rugby Union player. His regular playing position is centre. He plays for Saracens in the English Premiership.[1] Taylor travelled extensively during his childhood and lived in England, Scotland and Australia. He qualifies for Scotland through his Scottish parents.[2]
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| Birth name | Duncan McWilliam Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 September 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Northampton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb; 203 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International career
Taylor first earned international honours representing Scotland A during their 2013 campaign. He scored a famous try in their first ever victory away to England Saxons at the sixth time of trying.[2]
His impressive performances during the 2012–2013 season were rewarded when he was called up the senior Scotland squad for their Summer tour to South Africa.[3]
Injuries
Taylor has suffered from concussion injuries.[4][5]
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References
- "Duncan Taylor Saracens Player Profile". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- "Duncan Taylor Scotland squad profile". Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- "Scotland's Scott Johnson names nine new faces in South Africa squad". The Guardian. London. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2018/04/27/duncan-taylor-recovery-concussion-had-come-clean-fully-honest/
- https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/scotland/scotland-s-duncan-taylor-on-why-he-no-longer-ignores-head-injuries-1-4793639
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