Following their first test as a team, against England in Darlington the weekend before last, Scotland's under-18 
squad regrouped to meet Ireland recently.
Scotland’s under-18s ran out convincing winners with a controlled performance at Leigh Bent, Hamilton on Sunday, winning 25-0.
The victorious Scots, were captained by Richard Taylor, 17, who is a boarding pupil at Loretto School. Richard lives in Lauder in the Scottish Borders.
Jonathan Hewat, Director of External Affairs at Loretto School, said, " We are delighted at Richard's selection and appointment as captain of the Scotland Under 18 XV- just reward for all his hard work and commitment. Richard is one to watch for the future”