Scotland legend Doddie Weir has called for Matt Williams to be removed from the national coach's job.

Williams has come under intense pressure following their 43-22 defeat to England at Twickenham which rounded off another poor Six Nations campaign when the Scots managed just one victory, against Italy.

The Scottish Rugby Union have released a statement saying they will offer no comment on "unfounded speculation" regarding the Australian.

Williams said yesterday he expects to see out his contract, which runs through to the World Cup in September 2007.

But Weir believes Williams's record of 14 defeats in his 17 Tests in charge speaks for itself.

Weir said: "It's time for a change. Played 17, lost 14 is not a good track record. There is the basis of a good team there but they need someone else in charge."

Weir insists the manner in which Scotland lost to England - and several other Test defeats - is cause for concern.

"At the end of the day, it is because of the way the game was played that the finger of blame has to be pointed somewhere and it's usually at the man in charge. In this case that man is Matt Williams.

"If the wheels aren't turning properly and things aren't going well then someone has to be held responsible and Matt Williams is at the top of the ladder so the buck has to stop with him."

There are also reports of a rift in the Scotland dressingroom, with senior squad members unhappy their suggestions and opinions are being brushed aside by Williams and his backroom staff.