At just 21, he was included in the Scotland ‘A’ squad and just a month later earned a call to make his Test debut against Ireland in Dublin. Re: Matt Scott Post by Leicestertinytiger » Fri May 01, 2020 9:20 am Big fan of Taute either at 12 or 13, yet throughout his career has been blighted by injuries. During the next five seasons, the Dunfermline-born centre made 39 appearances for Scotland, including four appearances at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Matthew Scott (born 30 September 1990) is a Scottish rugby union player with 39 caps for Scotland who plays for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby Contents 1 Early life In April 2011 Scott joined Edinburgh as an elite development player.[5]. Having become a regular feature in the Edinburgh Rugby midfield, Scott signed a contract extension in October 2012 that will keep him at the club until 2015. Matthew Scott (born 30 September 1990)[1] is a Scottish rugby union player with 39 caps for Scotland who plays for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. [13] In the 2013 Six Nations Championship he started at inside centre in all of Scotland's matches. Join to Connect. He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland. View Matt Scott | SEO Consultant Leicester’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. He appeared for Scotland in a mini-tournament in South Africa in the same year. Before going pro, Scott represented Scotland at under-19 and under-20 in 2009 and 2010 respectively. He made more than 60 appearances for Edinburgh before joining Gloucester in 2016 and then returned to the Scottish capital in 2018. Scott, who has won 39 caps for Scotland since his debut in 2012, signed for Tigers before Tuilagi’s exit from the club was confirmed and would have loved to have played alongside “one of the best centres in the world”. [3], He had impressed in the 2010–11 season as a Scotland age-grade internationalist and his part in Currie's recent rise to prominence, domestically in Premier 1 and the British and Irish Cup. In 2010 he was recalled to the representative set-up for Scotland's under-20 6 Nations, playing in all but one match, featuring as a replacement in each of the four 6NC matches before playing in a further five Junior world Championship matches in Argentina. Declaring his delight at signing for Leicester, Scott praised the Premiership side as "one of the biggest clubs in Europe". STRONG-RUNNING centre Matt Scott is relishing the opportunity to fill the big hole left in Leicester’s midfield through the departure of Manu Tuilagi. Matt Scott is to return to the English Premiership two years after swapping Gloucester for Edinburgh. "This period of the season is never easy for players - even more so in these unusual times - but all move on with our upmost respect for their hard work and commitment during their time at Edinburgh," said head coach Richard Cockerill. Matt made his Edinburgh debut in 2011 after appearances for Scotland at Under-19 and Under-20 levels. He was deputy head boy at Currie High School. In 2008 he embarked on full-time study at the University of Edinburgh while developing as a rugby player. Yes, I’d like to receive emails from Leicester Tigers including news, promotional information and messages from our partners. He went on Scotland's tour to Japan in 2016. LEICESTER TIGERS have signed Scotland centre Matt Scott from Edinburgh ahead of the 2020-21 season, with the 29-year-old vowing to play a role in helping the Welford Road return to competing for silverware at the top of the English and European game. With rugby currently suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus, Leicester are second bottom of the Premiership while Edinburgh are top of Pro14 Conference B. Leicester head coach Geordan Murphy, who will be replaced by Steve Borthiwck on 1 July and switch to director of rugby, said: "Matt is an experienced international who will add vital depth to our squad.". He made his competitive début on 2 September 2011 against Cardiff Blues. He made a try-scoring debut for Scotland A in February 2012 in the 35–0 win over England Saxons at Netherdale. Please note that calls to Leicester Tigers may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. [9], On 21 February 2018, Scott re-signed with his hometown club Edinburgh back in the Pro14, on a two-year deal ahead of the 2018–19 season . [8] His last match for Edinburgh was against the Cardiff Blues on 7 May 2016. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Sports minister to discuss phased return with Scottish Rugby, Glasgow coach Rennie wants clarity on Pro14 season. By the middle of January 2016 he had played 70 times for Edinburgh and had scored 14 tries. Matt Scott Rugby Player at Leicester Tigers Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 500+ connections. Scott has made 96 appearances in two spells spanning seven years with his hometown club. 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