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Attack coach Mike Blair is pleased with the number of chances New Zealand have created against South Africa.

Mike Blair has key message ahead of South Africa v New Zealand decider

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa is tackled during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour against New Zealand at Ellis Park on August 22, 2026 in Johannesburg.

Erasmus seeks Boks catastrophe avoidance as early call backfires

Siya Kolisi of South Africa poses for selfies with fans before the 2026 Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Siya Kolisi offered Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry chance as Boks change 10

Scrum half Louie Chapman will join Edinburgh at the end of the NPC season with Canterbury (Pic: Getty)

Edinburgh-bound scrum-half plays part in All Black's triumphant return

Edinburgh bound scrum-half Louie Chapman has been named in the Canterbury starting XV for this weekend's NPC opener against Auckland (Pic: Getty)

Edinburgh bound scrum-half named in Canterbury team for NPC opener

Hurricanes centre Riley Higgins is facing a six month lay off with injury (Pic: Getty)

New Edinburgh signing out for six months after shoulder surgery

Riley Higgins has signed for Edinburgh (Pic: Getty)

Ex-All Blacks coach weighs in on Super Rugby players joining Edinburgh

Hurricanes' centre Riley Higgins will join Edinburgh next season (Pic: Getty)

Hurricanes head coach disappointed to be losing Higgins to Edinburgh

Edinburgh have secured the signing of Hurricanes' centre Riley Higgins for next season (Pic: SNS)

Scottish rugby coup as New Zealand starlet joins Edinburgh

Toulon centre Ma'a Nonu has been cited by the EPCR for an alleged dangerous tackle (Pic: Getty)

All Blacks legend learns suspension outcome for Glasgow quarter-final

Former Edinburgh Rugby coach Mike Blair recently took up a position with the New Zealand men's national team (Pic: SNS)

Blair says lack of 'support' at Edinburgh drove motivation for exit

Mike Blair has been appointed the All Blacks' attack coach.

I worked with Mike Blair - I am sure he will thrive in All Blacks role

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.

Scotland v New Zealand, Australia, Japan dates announced

Scotland players face New Zealand as they peform the Haka prior to the autumn Test match at Murrayfield. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland's New Zealand obstacle can be traced to Murrayfield boardroom

Scotland's Gregor Brown in action during the defeat to New Zealand at Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland star gave New Zealand rival his jersey but never got one back

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea leads the Haka ahead of the match against Scotland at Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scots eye New Zealand rematch as opportunity beckons for elusive win

Scott Cummings, right, during the Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and the USA at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Scotland won 85-0.

Results are real sign of progress and lock knows Scotland must deliver

Keith Robertson, second from left, ahead of his Scotland debut against New Zealand with fellow new boys, Bob Cunningham, left, and Gordon Dickson, right. Scotland captain Ian McGeechan is second from right.

When Scotland gave All Blacks a scare in the dark - and a close shave

Darcy Graham, right, during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, alongside Duhan van der Merwe and kicking coach Chris Paterson.

Hat-trick record-breaker on what Scotland need against All Blacks

Scotland players during the national anthem ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match against USA at Murrayfield, on November 01, 2025. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland XV v New Zealand predicted amid Townsend's two big dilemmas

David Rollo pictured in his 1962 Lions jersey.

Fife farmer who denied the All Blacks joins Hall of Fame

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend at the Oriam where he talked through his squad for autumn's Quilter Nations Series.

Scotland key man to be given every chance to face All Blacks

Glasgow Warriors' Rory Darge injured his knee in the season opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks.

Darge and Dempsey injury latest ahead of Scotland autumn Tests

Scotland's Stafford McDowall, top, celebrates with Rory Hutchinson and Arron Reed after the win over the Maori All Blacks.

'Massively proud' - huge defensive effort as Scots beat Māori

Scotland captain Stafford McDowall at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei ahead of Saturday's match against the Māori All Blacks.

'Respect' - McDowall explains Scotland Haka stance

New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby Championship Test match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

The problem with Rugby Championship and why disrupted Haka struck a sour note

There is a lot of goodwill being shown to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson regardless of the result against Argentina. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Razor's All Blacks honeymoon is over - blame a 39-year-old warhorse

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement.

Remembering Barry John, Wales' mercurial No 10 who was rugby pop star

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi greets fans during a South Africa training session.

Boks urged to inspire but rebuilt All Blacks eye happy end to tough journey

Sione Vailanu impressed in his first season at Glasgow Warriors. He will be up against some of his club-mates when Tonga play Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Darge on ‘interesting’ reunion with Vailanu at Rugby World Cup

South Africa backs coach Mzwandile Stick addresses the media. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

South Africa warned Scotland are 'one of the best attacking teams' in the world

Arthur Vincent of France gestures a thumbs-up at full-time following the French win over New Zealand.

France send statement of intent after defeating New Zealand in World Cup opener

France coach Fabien Galthie looks on during the captain's run ahead of facing New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup news: England, Ireland and Wales pick teams

A general view of a scrum during Scotland's win over Georgia last weekend.

Scots’ scrum dominance against Georgia a good sign for Boks test

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi celebrates with supporters as he takes a selfie after the record-breaking win over New Zealand at Twickenham. (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

South Africa are playing open rugby and that could suit Scotland

France's fly-half Romain Ntamack has suffered a knee injury, and will almost certainly not play in the forthcoming World Cup. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Romain Ntamack set to miss Rugby World Cup due to injury in Scotland match

Sebastian Cancelliere has not been selected by Argentina for the 2023 World Cup.

Glasgow Warriors duo miss out on Argentina World Cup squad

Australia's coach Eddie Jones poses for a team photo during a training session at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne ahead of the Rugby Championship and 2023 Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images)

Jones is planning to bring down the New Zealand economy

Scottish fly-half Gregor Townsend breaks through the South African defence during the first-round Rugby World Cup match at Murrayfield in 1999. Pic: JEAN-PIERRE MULLER/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland at 1999 World Cup - supporter apathy as Murrayfield played host

Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers have signed new contracts with Scotland.

Former All Blacks assistant to work with Scotland at Rugby World Cup

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'
Scott Robertson, the man who will be taking over as the All Blacks head coach in 2024 post-Rugby World Cup, has links to Scotland due to a short stint playing f...

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar, is joining Scotland in a consultancy basis for the Six Nations. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Former All Blacks coach and local favourite join Scotland group for Six Nations

Hamish Watson pictured at an Edinburgh training session at DAM Health Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson back in training but Edinburgh and Scotland waiting game goes on

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with his former team-mate Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52.

Townsend says Doddie Weir's campaigning has already led to MND breakthroughs

Chris Gray (centre high) of Scotland shrugs off a tackle during the match against Fiji at Murrayfield in October 1989. Scotland won the match 38-17. Pic: Russell Cheyne/Allsport

Chris Gray: "'Being edged out by the All Blacks - I know the feeling'

Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's New Zealand nearly men must start Six Nations opener at Twickenham

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

Sione Tuipulotu (centre) impressed against New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu is developing into Scotland’s go-to man in midfield

Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to put the game beyond Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland’s inability to hold on to leads is a concern for Gregor Townsend

An airborne Darcy Graham scores what looks like a spectacular try against New Zealand only for it to be overturned for a foot in touch. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘A game of inches’ - Darcy a fraction away from one of the great Scotland tries

The returning Finn Russell's kicking was faultless all day but he couldn't quite inspire a much sought-after Scotland victory.

Aidan Smith: The prodigal Russell shines but this defeat is agonising

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster celebrates with man-of-the-match Dalton Papali'i after the win over Scotland.

Proud Foster hails New Zealand's composure after battling back to beat Scotland

Stuart Hogg is unable to hide his dejection at full time despite an excellent performance for Scotland against New Zealand.

How the Scotland players rated after coming so close to beating New Zealand

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie sports a Doddie Weir headband during the final training run ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Inspired by Lomu and Doddie, Ritchie says it’s time for Scotland to make history

Finn Russell trains with his team mates during the Scotland captain's run at Murrayfield ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Russell tricks all too familiar to All Blacks captain who was his team-mate

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