15 Facts About Mike Blair

Michael Robert Leighton Blair was born on 20 April 1981 and is a Scottish rugby union coach who was formerly a professional player.

Mike Blair played at scrum-half for Glasgow Warriors, Newcastle Falcons, CA Brive and Edinburgh Rugby.

Mike Blair then became an assistant coach with Glasgow Warriors and then an assistant coach of the Scottish national team.

Mike Blair was the first Scottish player to be nominated for the title of IRB World Player of the Year.

Mike Blair then returned to the UK to play for the Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership.

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Mike Blair was a member of Scotland's 2003,2007 and 2011 World Cup squads.

Mike Blair was injured playing for Edinburgh against the Llanelli Scarlets in January 2007 and required surgery on his shoulder which prevented him from playing in the entire 2007 Six Nations Championship.

Mike Blair was made captain of his country for the first time against Ireland in the 2008 Six Nations Championship and for the next 12 consecutive games.

Mike Blair made his 50th appearance against Argentina in 2008.

Mike Blair was Edinburgh Player of the year in 2006 and 2008, Scotland Pro Team Player of the Year in 2008, and Scotland Player of the Year in 2008.

Mike Blair was nominated for the IRB Player of the Year in 2008, the first Scot to be nominated for this award.

Mike Blair was included in Scotland's 2011 Rugby World Cup Squad.

Mike Blair started against England later in the tournament winning his 75th cap.

Mike Blair earned his final cap before retirement against South Africa in November 2012.

Mike Blair has an older brother Peter, and two younger brothers, David and Alex.