Scotland assistant coaches Jonathan Humphreys and Matt Taylor sign contract extensions

Scotland have given assistant coaches Jonathan Humphreys and Matt Taylor two-year contract extensions.

Forwards coach Humphreys and defence coach Taylor have joined Scotland boss Vern Cotter in committing themselves until the summer of 2017.

Cotter said: "Keeping both Jonathan and Matt involved is very good news for the national team, and for the development of future Scotland players.

"They are good people who have contributed a great deal towards the standards we set and the style we play, continually offering new and innovative ways to raise the bar for the Scotland team."

Taylor joined the Scottish Rugby Union in 2012, and has been combining his role with his assistant coach position with Glasgow.

The Australian said: "It's been an absolute pleasure to work with the national team and I feel that we've made massive strides in all the areas of our play.

"Our performances in the Rugby World Cup are a really good example of how this team is moving forward and I think there are bigger and better things ahead as we target the Six Nations over the coming years."

Former Wales captain Humphreys moved to Scotland in 2013 following a seven-year spell in the same role for Ospreys.

The 46-year-old, who also works closely with the Scottish Rugby Academy, said: "I've really enjoyed my time in the role and it's great to extend my contract because there's bags of potential in this team.

"Over the next 18 months or so I believe we'll really start to see this team realise that potential; and it'll be hugely satisfying to be part of something that could be quite special."