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]

Duncan Taylor
Taylor in 2017
Birth nameDuncan McWilliam Taylor
Date of birth (1989-09-05) 5 September 1989
Place of birthNorthampton, England
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb; 203 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2012
2012–		 Bedford Blues
Saracens		 17
101		 (35)
(55)
Correct as of 10 June 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013
2013–		 Scotland A
Scotland
23
(17)
Correct as of 17 September 2019

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]

References
  1. "Duncan Taylor Saracens Player Profile". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  2. "Duncan Taylor Scotland squad profile". Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  3. "Scotland's Scott Johnson names nine new faces in South Africa squad". The Guardian. London. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  4. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2018/04/27/duncan-taylor-recovery-concussion-had-come-clean-fully-honest/
  5. 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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