Blair calls time on Scotland duty Mike Blair, the most decorated international scrum-half in the annals of Scottish rugby, retired from the Test arena yesterday, 15 caps short of a century of appearances in the blue shirt of his country. The 31-year-old former captain led the team on 14 occasions, toured South Africa with the British and Irish Lions in 2009 and is currently playing in France with Brive. "A place in the squad at the World Cup in 2015 is not a realistic personal target and, with that in mind, it's right for Scottish rugby and the Scotland team, that other players gain experience in a pivotal position," he said. I have enjoyed immensely representing my country and will miss that feeling of running out to a capacity crowd with the whole country behind you.