Sean Fitzpatrick MNZM (born 4 June 1963 in Auckland) is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the ...
A hooker in his playing career, Gatland actually competed against the Lions in 1993, when the Waikato team he captained beat the touring side 38-10. He played 17 times for New Zealand but found regular starting spots for his country blocked by Shaun Fitzpatrick.