Mike Blair
Mike Blair is a former Scottish rugby union player who had a distinguished career as a scrum-half, representing Scotland in over 80 international matches. Following his retirement from playing, he transitioned into coaching and has held various positions, including being an assistant coach for clubs in Scotland and Japan. He is currently set to take on a role as an assistant coach for the Kobe Steelers in Japan, where he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to enhance the team's performance.
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Recent news mentions
Mike Blair is a former player and current assistant coach who is being considered to run the attack for the All Blacks.
Dave Rennie hire tests if NZ Rugby is ready to open doors to outsiders – Gregor Paul
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Blair is another candidate expected to be suggested by Rennie for an attacking role.
Dave Rennie era begins: All Blacks set for big assistant coach changesNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Mike Blair is a quality assistant at Kobe Steelers.
Next All Blacks coach: New Zealand Rugby faces contract battle over Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
