Cup by 18–12. Lamont was picked consistently through the 2007 Six Nations Championship for Scotland. In November 2007, Lamont suffered up a serious knee injury early on in a Saints versus Pertemps Bees match, putting him out for the rest of the season. Despite starting in Scotlands first match of the 2009 Six Nations Championship, against Wales at Murrayfield, Lamont was dropped for the remainder of the tournament after a dip in club form was carried onto the international stage. He lost out to Thom Evans and Simon Danielli. Lamont's power and influence was missed as Scotland disappointed once again. Lamont's move to the Scarlets followed and in November 2009, under the guidance of new Scotland coach Andy Robinson, Lamont returned to the international stage. He played three November Tests, including a dramatic win over Australia at Murrayfield. Lamont was ever present again during the 2010 Six Nations Championship as Scotland showed signs of resurgence under Andy Robinson. He also played in Scotland's notable 2–0 series win over Argentina during the Summer Internationals. Lamont won his 100th cap in the victory over Samoa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He became only the second Scottish player to achieve 100 caps, after Chris Paterson (109). In March 2017 he announced his retirement from international rugby. Coaching career Lamont moved on to become a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Scottish Rugby Academy. Awards Lamont was voted The Famous Grouse Player of the Season 2007, narrowly beating Chris Paterson, Simon Taylor and Kelly Brown to the award. Personal life His younger brother Rory was also a Scotland international rugby union player, with two playing together for Scotland on a number of occasions Lamont is married with two children. Lamont posed nude for the 2007 edition of Dieux du Stade, the annual photo calendar and DVD produced by the French rugby club Stade Français. References External links Northampton profile Scotland profile Fan group 1981 births Living people Alumni of Sheffield Hallam University Dundee HSFP players Glasgow Warriors players Northampton Saints players Rugby union players from Perth, Scotland Rotherham Titans players Male rugby sevens players Rugby union wings Scarlets players Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union coaches Scottish rugby union players Glasgow Hawks players Scotland international rugby sevens players Rugby union strength and conditioning coaches