Sean Fitzpatrick believes the arrival of private equity can transform rugby into a truly professional, modern sport. When he heard New Zealanders fretting about the All Blacks upon his return, he revelled in the fact they cared so much. Ross Setford/NZPA All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick reflects after losing 15-12 to the Springboks in the World Cup final in 1995. Rugby is still relatively young as a professional game. "Then Adidas came along and put Adidas on the jersey... we had to discuss that at the All Blacks captain's meeting.

Source: Stuff February 04, 2021 23:15 UTC