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Simon Taylor

Date of birth: 17/08/1979

Position: Number Eight

Test Caps: 54

Test Debut: USA, 2000

Test Points: 30

Current Club: Stade Francais

Strengths: Highly respected in the northern hemisphere, Taylor's strengths are his fitness, ball-carrying and general skills in play. A class act.

Weaknesses: Hadden will be praying he can keep him fit and healthy.

Likely headline(s): Scotland progress Taylor-made.

Did you know?: Taylor scored on debut for the Lions, but returned home due to injury soon after.