In the Scotsman Allan Massie calls for a return to the international scene for Bath's Simon Taylor.
"I would imagine that Andy Robinson and his fellow coaches have already inked in the names of pretty well the whole squad they will be taking to New Zealand, and I would hope that, given the lowly position of Edinburgh and Glasgow in the Magners League, they would suggest politely that some at least of the first-choice Scotland team be given an early holiday to refresh them for what's to follow. Unfortunately, they have no say concerning the club calls made on half their first XV.
Perhaps they will tempt Simon Taylor back into the squad. He is fitter than he has been for years, having played 18 matches for Bath this season, most of them for the full 80 minutes. He may no longer be the explosive runner of his youth, but given that we have four physically- as well as mentally - demanding pool games, his experience and defensive ability would surely be invaluable."
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