Tipped to be a superstar when he made his Scotland debut at 21, Taylor's career has been dogged by a number of serious injuries.
Injury has ruined his Lions career but the Stade Francais back-rower has a habit of being ready for Six Nations duty, playing in all of the matches in five of his seven championships.
A thumb injury has curtailed this year's preparation and Taylor's place is under threat from a number of young thrusters.
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