George Taylor (born 24 November 1996) is a Scottish former rugby union player who spent his entire professional career playing for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship. Taylor's primary position was centre.

Career

Club

Taylor made his debut for Edinburgh against

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on 30 November 2018.

International

Taylor received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad in February 2021 for the

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Retirement

On January 13, 2022, following a long battle with persistent head injuries, Taylor announced his retirement from rugby calling it the "toughest decision" he'd ever had to make. Taylor also stated his ambition to enter into a career in finance.

References

1996 births People educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh Living people Edinburgh Rugby players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from Melrose, Scottish Borders Scottish rugby union players {{Scotland-rugbyunion-bio-stub