Stuart Hogg might join his brother's team next season as his brother steps into the head coach role

Hogg, 36, took over as interim coach for the final three matches of the previous campaign and has now been confirmed in the role permanently.

The elder brother of former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and son of former Hawick director of rugby John Hogg, Graham expressed his excitement at the appointment. “It’s obviously a real privilege to come full circle and be given the opportunity to lead my home-town team,” he said. “I’ve been involved as backs coach for the last couple of seasons, which I’ve really enjoyed, and it’s a really exciting time to be taking over.”

Hogg, previously the backs coach for the Greens, will be supported by former Scotland internationals Scott MacLeod and Allan Jacobsen as assistant coaches. Pre-season training is set to begin next week, with the season opener against Edinburgh Academical scheduled for Saturday, August 31.

In related news, Stuart Hogg, who had retired from professional rugby, has been linked with a potential return to the sport with Montpellier next season. However, he has officially indicated that he might instead play for Hawick, now coached by his older brother.

Speaking to Jim Hamilton earlier this year, Stuart said: "I think I’ll play [but] I don’t think I’ll play professional. I might have a little run-out for Hawick next season and see how that goes.”

As the new season approaches, Hawick looks forward to defending their title under the guidance of their new coaching team.

This compilation, put together by Pundit Arena in 2022, highlights individuals who may have been victims of misfortune rather than lacking in skill, while others arguably had no business being included in the British & Irish Lions squad

Keep scrolling to discover who made it onto the list of the least impressive Lions players.

PA: " 2013 and 2017 went badly for the Scot. The Lions stuck by Hogg for the second Test in 2021 but was shaky under the high-ball and had no chance to shine in attack ."

RUCK: Just doesn't seem to work out for Hoggy in the Lions with the harder he tries the tougher it gets

VERDICT: Justified

PA: "Choosing to select an enormous 44-man squad, Clive Woodward made several left field selections. None more so than a Sale Sharks hooker with only two caps for England. His technical and physical skills were not good enough for the Lions."

RUCK: He shouldn't have been near that squad

VERDICT: Justified

"Whilst not selected for the Test team, the London Irish man must be considered one of the strangest call-ups in Lions history, joining the squad while on holiday with his family in 2013. He made no real impact to the trip but held up the scrum against the Melbourne Rebels."

PA: "Another bizarre call-up on the 2013 tour, the inside centre was brought in due to the glut of injuries sustained in the midfield. Now stranded in the international wilderness, one must assume he was fetched due to the convenience of him playing for England in Argentina."

RUCK: It may be easy to forget, but Twelvetrees was one of the most exciting talents in Europe when he was called up. He'd impressed for England in his four caps, and looked set for a bright international future. This pick feels more deemed on the use of hindsight.

VERDICT: Bit harsh

"First capped in 1984, he only represented England ten times, frequently criticised for his inability to convert his magnificent form for Bath onto the international stage.

"Ultimately after a torrid tour, losing six of 13 matches played, Barnes served as a perfect microcosm for its inadequate results in 1993, just not good enough."

RUCK: I wasn't born

Verdict: Up to you