Taylor: Glasgow Warriors star Strauss can shine for Scotland

Strauss more than played his part as the Warriors beat Munster 31-13 at the Kingspan Stadium last Saturday to win their first-ever PRO12 title.

And just days later the South African-born back-row was named in the World Cup training squad by Scotland head coach Vern Cotter.

Strauss will become eligible for Scotland on September 19 after three years living in the country, and Taylor says he has a big role to play.

"Josh Strauss has been very impressive for Glasgow Warriors over the last couple of seasons and when he performs the team seem to get their best results," Taylor told the Herald.

"Along with most of his team-mates, he played really well on Saturday in the PRO12 final and defensively he is solid.

"He seems quite a calm guy and a good leader for the guys around him, so if Vern Cotter decides to take him to the World Cup then I am sure he could perform on that stage."

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