Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

The Englishman will take on the role vacated by Steve Tandy.

Northampton defence coach Lee Radford has joined the Scotland set-up (Mike Egerton/PA)

Gregor Townsend believes he has found the perfect replacement for Steve Tandy after former rugby league player Lee Radford was appointed Scotland’s new defence coach.

The Englishman will take on the role vacated by Tandy, who spent more than five years on Townsend’s backroom staff before leaving in July to become Wales’ head coach.