Episode 9 - The Business of Sports Show - All Blacks Legend, Sean Fitzpatrick

Episode 9 - The Business of Sports Show - All Blacks Legend, Sean Fitzpatrick

Welcome to episode 9 of The Business of Sports Show, a show that looks at both sides of sports, from the on the field to the off-field business. We have some fantastic guests lined up and today we have a true legend of sports, Sean Fitzpatrick.

After making his debut in June 1986, he took part in the inaugural World Cup in 1987 when he enjoyed one of his best-ever rugby moments as the All Blacks went on to win the final in Auckland against France.

Sean was appointed captain in 1992 and was in charge of 51 Test matches. In total, he played in 121 international matches, including 92 Test matches, 74 of which were wins. Among the highlights, he guided the All Blacks to a series win over the touring British Lions in 1993 and also led them to a clean sweep in the first Tri-Nations tournament in 1996.

As the game of rugby developed in the early 1990s, with its increasing emphasis on fitness and the eventual advent of professionalism, Fitzpatrick was very much in the forefront. Widely regarded as one of the best players in his position of all time, his legendary strength and mobility saw him shape the prototype of the modern rugby hooker.

He was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit by the Governor General in 1997. At the end of 1999, Fitzpatrick was named as hooker in Rugby World magazine’s Team of the Century.

Sean retired from the game of rugby in 1997, having appeared in three world cups through his career. He ended his career with a total of 55 points in Test matches.

Away from the action on the pitch, Sean became a television pundit and in more recent years, a non-executive director for both Harlequins Rugby Club and The Scarlets.

This episode covers so many examples of leadership and sportsmanship, it's a true inspiration.

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