Rugby Union: Tait recalled by Scotland

Alan Tait, the former Great Britain rugby league full-back, returns to the international rugby union arena on 17 January when he plays for Scotland A against Wales A.

The 32-year-old Newcastle centre was capped eight times by Scotland in 1987 and 1988 before turning professional with Widnes.

Doug Morgan, the Scotland A manager, said: "He has made the transition from league to union very well. Alan will bring physical strength to the midfield."

There are six senior caps in the side - Tait, Andy Nicol, Peter Wright, Stewart Campbell, Eric Peters and Carl Hogg.