Michael Paterson
Michael Paterson is a former rugby union player who played as a lock or rugby [union positions#Back row|blindside flanker]. He played for the Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 league, as well as Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby. Paterson has represented the New Zealand national under-21 [rugby union team|New Zealand under 21s] but did not gain a cap for the All Blacks. Before moving to Cardiff, Paterson was considered by many to be a strong contender to join the New Zealand squad.
Patterson joined Northampton Saints for the 2015/16 season where he became a key player for the first team and made few appearances for the Saints' second team, Northampton Wanderers. He made 60 appearances for the club, before his departure was announced at the end of the 2017–18 season.