Why Jim Hamilton believes Mike Blair should be in the mix to become Scotland’s next head coach

Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton believes All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair should be considered as a contender to replace Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach. With Townsend's contract set to expire after the World Cup in Australia, Scottish Rugby is expected to begin searching for a successor. Hamilton praised Blair's rugby intelligence and coaching pedigree following his recent work alongside Dave Rennie.

Blair previously served as Scotland's skills coach and head coach at Edinburgh before taking coaching roles with Kobe Steelers and New Zealand. Other candidates mentioned in the search include Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith, Scott Robertson, and Clark Laidlaw. Scottish Rugby performance director David Nucifora will lead the recruitment process prior to his own planned departure.