Specialist tighthead Ben had previously represented New Zealand in the U19 side in , Under 21 side in and made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in , making 65 appearances for the Crusaders in seven seasons. Skip to main content. Ben Franks Prop. All Black Ben Franks signed a three-year deal with the Hurricanes from Franks has marvelled at the stadiums and home town support the All Blacks have encountered so far, especially the atmosphere at Murrayfield and Croke Park.
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Ben Franks toured with the All Blacks to the northern hemisphere in and made his test debut against Ireland in New Plymouth in He played the final quarter of the Rugby World Cup final victory over Australia in London, replacing Joe Moody at loosehead for his 47th and final cap.
He had 49 games there before rejoining Boyd at Northampton in He has since played 38 times for the Saints, helping them win the Premiership Cup title in his first season. The Franks family firm resumed when Owen Franks, 32, joined Northampton this season. To them all, I am incredibly thankful.
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