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David Blair (rugby union)

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David Blair
Date of birth (1985-07-14) July 14, 1985 (age 39)
Place of birthEdinburgh, Scotland
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
SchoolSt Leonards School
UniversityUniversity of Stirling
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Edinburgh ()
2005-2007 Sale Sharks 5 (3)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Scotland A

David William Blair (born 14 July 1985)[1] is a Scottish former rugby union player who played Stand Off and played for Sale Sharks from 2003 to 2007 and then Edinburgh Gunners in the Magners League from 2007 to 2011. Blair was captain and the highest points scorer for Scotland Under 21 in the team's history He is the younger brother of Scotland captain Mike Blair who also plays for Edinburgh, as did a third brother Alex.[2] David Blair started at Sale Sharks and then moved to Edinburgh to join up with his brother. David has also represented Scotland A team on several occasions.[citation needed]

An injury to Phil Godman in September 2010 made him the first choice standoff for Edinburgh.[citation needed] He started with a man of the match performance to beat Leinster.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ David Blair player profile Scrum.com
  2. ^ "Edinburgh rookie Alex Blair replaces brother David for Leinster clash". Daily Record. 29 October 2010.