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Scottish Rugby Union Appoints New Women's Under-20 Team Coaches

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Louise Dalgliesh, a former Scotland international rugby player, has been appointed as the head coach of the Scottish Rugby Union's women's under-20 programme. Dalgliesh, who has extensive experience in coaching and playing rugby, takes over from Claire Cruikshank. She will be assisted by Matty Douglas, who has previously coached Edinburgh's women's side, and Tamara Taylor, a former England international.

Dalgliesh is proud to be back in Scotland and is looking forward to working with the under-20 squad. She believes the team has a lot of potential and is excited to help them grow and develop as players. Douglas, who has a background in coaching men's rugby, said he's enjoying the challenge of coaching women's rugby and is looking forward to the upcoming series.

The new coaching team will be responsible for preparing the under-20 squad for international competition. They will work closely with the players to develop their skills and tactics and will be responsible for making key decisions on team selection and strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Louise Dalgliesh, a former Scotland international rugby player, has been appointed as the head coach of the Scottish Rugby Union's women's under-20 programme.
  • Dalgliesh will be assisted by Matty Douglas and Tamara Taylor, who bring a wealth of experience in coaching and playing rugby.
  • The new coaching team will focus on developing the skills and tactics of the under-20 squad and preparing them for international competition.
  • Douglas has a background in coaching men's rugby but is enjoying the challenge of coaching women's rugby.
  • Dalgliesh believes the team has a lot of potential and is excited to help them grow and develop as players.
  • The new coaching team will be responsible for making key decisions on team selection and strategy.
  • Dalgliesh and Taylor have extensive experience in coaching and playing rugby, bringing a wealth of expertise to the role.
  • The under-20 squad has a 35-strong extended training squad, including players from Biggar and Edinburgh.

Statistics:

  • 67 times capped between 2003 and 2014 (Dalgliesh).
  • 115 times capped (Tamara Taylor).
  • 44 years old (Dalgliesh).
  • 29 years old (Douglas).
  • 35-strong extended training squad.
  • A 63-0 loss to England (Dalgliesh's last match in 2014).

Sources:

  • The Scotsman
  • Scottish Rugby Union
  • BBC Sport

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