Hardback with dustcover first edition 1998 by Sean Fitzpatrick and Duncan Johnstone, Turning Point traces Sean Fitzpatrick’s evolution into one of the All Blacks’ greatest captains, beginning in the aftermath of the dramatic 1994 Bledisloe Cup. The book blends narrative and powerful photography to show how Fitzpatrick rebuilt leadership standards and helped forge an All Black side that would “rewrite the record books,” culminating in the historic first series win against South Africa. It highlights the demands of the amateur era, the balance between work and rugby, and the development of a champion team culture under his influence.
Hardback with dustcover first edition 1998 by Sean Fitzpatrick and Duncan Johnstone, Turning Point traces Sean Fitzpatrick’s evolution into one of the All Blacks’ greatest captains, beginning in the aftermath of the dramatic 1994 Bledisloe Cup. The book blends narrative and powerful photography to show how Fitzpatrick rebuilt leadership standards and helped forge an All Black side that would “rewrite the record books,” culminating in the historic first series win against South Africa. It highlights the demands of the amateur era, the balance between work and rugby, and the development of a champion team culture under his influence.