Rugby Union: New Scotland deals for Humphreys, Taylor

Jonathan Humphreys and Matt Taylor have extended their contracts as assistant coaches with Scotland.

Former Wales skipper Humphreys has served as Scotland's forwards coach for two and a half years, while Taylor has combined his role as defence coach with an assistant's role at Glasgow Warriors since 2012.

Scotland head coach Vern 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."

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson added: "We're delighted to have secured the services of Jonathan and Matt who contribute a great deal to the improved performances of the Scotland team, and Scottish rugby as a whole; Matt, who has done great things as Glasgow Warriors defence coach, and Jonathan through his work with the Scottish Rugby Academy players."

Having suffered an agonising quarter-final defeat to Australia at this year's Rugby World Cup, Scotland start their 2016 Six Nations campaign against England at Murrayfield on February 6 " a match that will represent Eddie Jones' first in charge of the visitors.

Taylor said: "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 RBS 6 Nations over the coming years. I feel that we've made massive strides in all the areas of our play."