Not many can list \u2018played in the first ever Rugby World Cup\u2019 as an accomplishment, and even fewer can claim to have won it with their team the All Blacks. Enter Sean Fitzpatrick (\u2018Fitzy\u2019), the witty after dinner and motivational speaker who translates what he learned on the pitch as an international rugby legend to performance in business. Since retiring from the game, Sean has worked as a rugby consultant and commentator on Sky Sports and ITV, has contributed to various publications, and is now the founding director of Front Row Hospitality Ltd\u2014a high-end hospitality and events company that offers bespoke services to a global client base. Sean\u2019s career kicked off as a player for Auckland during the 1986 test series against France (a year later, they beat France in the final at Eden Park); he went on to play in 121 international matches and 92 test matches\u2014a New Zealand record. In 1992, he became captain of the world-cup winning team, a prestigious title which he held until his retirement from the sport in 1997. The most-capped All Black of all time, Sean racked up a hefty 51 test matches in this role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"