Head knock puts ex-Scots captain Mike Blair's career in doubt

The playing career of former Scotland captain Mike Blair is in the balance after he was again sidelined by concussion, writes David Kelso.

Mike Blair of Glasgow Warriors is still suffering headaches and will miss the match against Leinster. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS/SRU

The 34-year-old scrum-half is out of Glasgow’s Pro12 clash with Leinster tonight following the recurrence of the after effects of a severe head knock.

Warriors coach Gregor Townsend admitted there was a question mark over the veteran’s future.

He said: “Potentially, there is a situation where Mike will have to think about keeping going. This is a new blow for him. He returned to action after missing six or seven weeks and appeared in two matches – only to feel the headaches again.

“We will just have to see what happens over the next wee while, but he will be given every opportunity to make a recovery.”

Townsend made it clear he will stand by Blair if he is forced to hang up his boots.

He stressed: “He will still have a big role to play – whether playing or coaching.”