Former Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor has been appointed assistant coach at the Roosters, returning to the position he held between 2013-14.

Taylor's appointment follows Justin Holbrook's decision to depart the club, moving to the UK to take up the position of head coach at Super League club St Helens.

Taylor's time as Wests Tigers coach came to an end earlier this season after just over two seasons at Concord Oval, with his second stint at the Tricolours beginning immediately.