Blair made the decision in order to focus on life in France, where he was playing for Brive.
The former Edinburgh coach on why he had to step down, and his new life in Japan.
Edinburgh gave head coach Mike Blair a fitting send-off in his last home game before stepping down as they ended a run of four defeats in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Mike Blair has welcomed the arrival of Steve Diamond to support him through the closing weeks of his reign as Edinburgh head coach.
Scottish coaches are subject to myriad demands and off-field tasks which detract from their skillsets
Mike Blair has set his sights on being a “world-class attack coach” following his surprise decision to call time on his role as Edinburgh head coach.
Edinburgh have revealed that head coach Mike Blair is to quit at the end of the current season after opting not to renew his contract with the Scottish URC club.
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair admits he is not getting the best out of his players at present.
