Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has thrown his weight behind US investment firm Silver Lake’s bid to buy 15 per cent of NZ Rugby for $465 million, despite the reservations of some current stars.

Sean Fitzpatrick arrived back in New Zealand in early November and is great no rush to head back to his UK base, where he has carved out a rewarding professional life following his playing days.

All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick picks his greatest XV rugby union team of all time, but there is no room in his selection for Christian Cullen, Shane Williams, Alun Wyn Jones or Jonny Wilkinson. 

Former All Blacks captain and Rugby World Cup winner Sean Fitzpatrick tells Sky Sports that rugby clubs will collapse if crowds do not return soon....