Frank Hadden, head coach, said: "We have won three games in a row and although there has been a bit of a gap between games we definitely feel that we are making progress. We want to finish the season on a high and we are delighted to have someone of Simon's pedigree available for selection this week. "
No.8 Taylor commented, "It is great to be back in the Edinburgh shirt. I am hoping all goes well and I can help Edinburgh win another game."
Two weeks ago, the 35-cap international was loaned to Zurich Premiership side Saracens to give the Lions hopeful some valuable game-time after his recovery from a serious knee injury sustained against Ireland in last year's RBS 6 Nations.
Taylor played the last 20 minutes of Saturday's the Premiership win over Northampton and then 40 minutes in a 41-26 friendly defeat against South African Super 12 side The Cats.
Edinburgh Team:
15. Derrick Lee, 14. Michael Pyke, 13. Marcus Di Rollo, 12. Brendan Laney, 11. Simon Webster, 10. Phil Godman, 9. Mike Blair, 1. Alasdair Dickinson, 2. Dougie Hall, 3. Craig Smith, 4. Nathan Hines, 5. Alastair Kellock, 6. Todd Blackadder ©, 8. Simon Taylor, 7 Simon Cross
Substitutes
16. Andrew Kelly, 17. Paul Wharakura, 18. Fergus Pringle, 19. David Callam, 20. Rory Lawson, 21. Craig Joiner, 22. Rob Dewey
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