British and Irish Lions

Fitzpatrick, who won 92 caps for New Zealand between 1986 and 1997, has joined the Board of Guinness Premiership side Harlequins with immediate effect.

The World Cup winning hooker has been working as a media pundit and motivational speaker since his retirement and will now become a non-executive member of the Board at The Twickenham Stoop.

"We are delighted that someone of Sean's experience and expertise has decided to join us at such an exciting time in the club's development," said Harlequins chief executive Mark Evans. "I am sure he will add value in a number of key areas."

Fitzpatrick led his country to a series victory over the Lions 15 years ago and captained his side over a five-year period from 1992-1997.

Three former British & Irish Lions will line-up against an England XV at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday as the Barbarians warm-up for their showdown with the 2013 tourists in Hong Kong next week.

Radike Samo, one of only two players still playing top level rugby in Australia who placed against the 2001 British & Irish Lions, will return to top flight action with Queensland Reds against the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday.

British & Irish Lions hookers Dylan Hartley and Tom Youngs will fight out their own private duel in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday and then become team mates for the next six weeks a day later.