John Blair (rugby union)

John Alexander Blair (c.1871 – 12 April 1911)[1][2] was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1897.

Blair was educated at Wanganui Collegiate where he was a member of the 1st XV in 1886.

Out of the Kaierau club, Blair played many times for the provincial side.

[3][4] He played in the inaugural North against South Island match in 1897.

Based on this performance Blair was selected for the All Blacks to go on their tour to Australia that same year.