FORMER Worcester Warriors head coach Carl Hogg has secured the top job with Scotland under 20s ahead of next year’s Six Nations.

Hogg who toured Canada, USA and Argentina with the national coaching team this summer has been appointed as the age grade side’s head coach on a full-time basis.

Joining Hogg’s backroom team are ex-Scotland internationalists Scott Lawson and Nikki Walker, who is also a former Warrior.

Hogg said: “I’m delighted with this opportunity to develop and help shape the next generation of Scotland rugby players.

"The different challenge of leading a young squad through a tournament format is an exciting prospect.

"Personally, I know it will be fascinating to watch this talented group grow and mature, something I enjoyed seeing with emerging players at my club sides who went on to represent their countries.”

Hogg was named head coach of Worcester Warriors in 2013 and enjoyed success in the British & Irish Cup before winning promotion back to the Premiership in 2015.

He helped guide them to safety in the top-flight in back to back seasons before leaving Sixways and travelling with the Scotland national team at the end of last term.

On the coaching trio’s appointment, head of national age-grade Sean Lineen said: “Carl has coached at the top table of professional rugby and his experience in the game will be of great benefit to the next generation of Scottish age-grade players.

“Scott’s rugby pedigree is second to none, while Nikki continues in his role after overseeing a Scotland U20 backline which made great strides in the recent World Rugby U20 Championship.

“I’ve got no doubt that this coaching team will continue the positive developments made in recent years.”

Scotland U20 host Italy, Ireland and Wales in next year’s U20 Six Nations campaign.