Sean Fitzpatrick: Winning in South Africa, Jonah Lomu & Leading the All Blacks (Re-Release)
About this episode
Sean Fitzpatrick discusses his experiences as a captain of the All Blacks and shares insights on leadership and personal growth.
Sean Fitzpatrick is one of the most decorated All Blacks of all time. A World Cup winner, one of the game's great captains, and the man who led the last New Zealand side to tour South Africa and win a series there. With the All Blacks back in South Africa for the first full tour in 30 years, there's no better time to hear it from the man who did it. We sat down with Fitzy for a wide-ranging yarn: the Sacred Heart teacher who gave him three messages he still lives by, the lineout throw he trained nine months to fix, the captaincy he never wanted - and the advice that made him a leader, "be comfortable in your own skin." Plus Jonah Lomu the shy giant, the 1996 series win in South Africa, and 20 years living in London. Then he opens up on the part of his life most New Zealanders have never seen: chairing the Laureus Sport for Good academy, and travelling the world watching sport pull kids out of impossible situations - from India to Sierra Leone to a midnight basketball court in London. A different side of one of our most familiar sporting figures. Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers…
People in this episode
Hosts: Steven Holloway, Seamus Marten
Guest: Sean Fitzpatrick
Topics covered
- rugby
- leadership
- sports
- personal stories
- South Africa
- All Blacks
Keywords
- All Blacks
- rugby captain
- Jonah Lomu
- South Africa tour
- leadership advice
- Laureus Sport for Good
Sponsors
One New Zealand, Barkers Clothing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Laureus Sport for Good
Places: South Africa, New Zealand, India, Sierra Leone, London
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