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Scottish influence transforms New Zealand rugby as Mike Blair oversees All Blacks attack

Scottish influence transforms New Zealand rugby as Mike Blair oversees All Blacks attack
World Sports · 16:32:38 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair now oversees New Zealand's attack, bringing a Scottish influence to the All Blacks' coaching setup. Blair's appointment underscores the growing cross-hemisphere exchange in rugby coaching. The development raises the question of whether Scotland can finally overcome the All Blacks in a future encounter, a feat they have yet to achieve in their history.

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