The scrum-half is in try-scoring form for Edinburgh at the moment and showing inspirational leadership on the pitch.

The 26-year-old's sure service and genuine pace have helped Edinburgh produce some fine performances recently in the Heineken Cup and Magners League.

And, with Chris Cusiter failing to win a starting place for Perpignan, Blair is winning his battle to be Scotland's first-choice scrum-half for the Six Nations.

Our verdict: SCORCHING

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