# Ben Franks > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ben_Franks > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ben_Franks.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franks > Source revision: 1309773646 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) New Zealand rugby union footballer For the philosopher Benjamin Franks, see [Rebel Alliances](/source/Rebel_Alliances). Rugby player Ben Franks Born Ben John Franks (1984-03-27) 27 March 1984 (age 42) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Weight 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)[1] School Christchurch Boys' High School Aranui High School Notable relative Owen Franks (brother) Occupation Scrum Coach Rugby union career Position Tighthead Prop Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Linwood RFC[2] Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2015–2018 London Irish 54 (35) 2018-2020 Northampton Saints 41 (5) Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2005–2006, 2012 Canterbury 8 (0) 2007–2011 Tasman 22 (0) 2013–2015 Hawke's Bay 3 (0) Correct as of 6 August 2021 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2006–2012 Crusaders 85 (10) 2013–2015 Hurricanes 45 (20) Correct as of 6 August 2021 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–2015 New Zealand 47 (10) Correct as of 6 August 2021 Coaching career Years Team 2020– Scarlets (scrum coach) **Ben John Franks** (born 27 March 1984) is an Australian-born New Zealand [rugby union](/source/Rugby_union) coach and former player. He played as a [prop](/source/Prop_(rugby_union)). He is one of only 43 [players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions](/source/List_of_winners_of_multiple_Rugby_World_Cups). Ben Franks along with younger brother Owen run their own gym in [Christchurch](/source/Christchurch), [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand) called "Franks Brothers Gym". Franks is extremely strong, with video footage showing him squatting 300 kg. ## Club career ### Provincial Franks made his provincial debut for [Canterbury](/source/Canterbury%2C_New_Zealand) against [Otago](/source/Otago) in 2005. He has since played for both [Canterbury](/source/Canterbury%2C_New_Zealand) and the [Tasman Mako](/source/Tasman_Rugby_Union) in the [Air New Zealand Cup](/source/Air_New_Zealand_Cup), securing 42 caps (16 for Canterbury, 26 for Tasman).[3] ### Super Rugby He played for the [Crusaders](/source/Crusaders_(rugby_union)) between 2006 and 2012 in the elite [Super Rugby](/source/Super_Rugby) competition, making his debut against the [Chiefs](/source/Chiefs_(Super_rugby_franchise)) in 2006. He joined the [Hurricanes](/source/Hurricanes_(rugby_union)) for the [2013 Super Rugby season](/source/2013_Super_Rugby_season).[4] Ben is the older brother of [Owen](/source/Owen_Franks) also an All Black prop, and both represent the Linwood Rugby club in Christchurch. Both brothers were selected for the 2010 All Blacks squad to face Ireland and Wales in the home series thus being the first brothers to represent New Zealand since [Robin](/source/Robin_Brooke) and [Zinzan Brooke](/source/Zinzan_Brooke). ### Premiership Rugby On 20 January 2015, it was confirmed Franks would join [Premiership Rugby](/source/Premiership_Rugby) side [London Irish](/source/London_Irish) after the [2015 Rugby World Cup](/source/2015_Rugby_World_Cup).[5] After three seasons with London Irish, it was confirmed that Franks would link up with [Northampton Saints](/source/Northampton_Saints) for the 2018/19 season.[6] He retired from playing in 2020, turning to coaching instead. ## International career On 26 October 2008, Franks was selected for the [All Blacks](/source/All_Blacks) end of year tour squad to travel to Hong Kong, England, Ireland, [Scotland](/source/Scotland) and [Wales](/source/Wales). He became [Aranui High School](/source/Aranui_High_School)'s first ever All Black when he played against [Munster](/source/Munster_Rugby) at [Thomond Park](/source/Thomond_Park). He started the first match of the [Pacific Nations Cup](/source/Pacific_Nations_Cup) against [Samoa](/source/Samoa_rugby_union_team) in June 2009 with a close victory, winning 17–16. He then played the final match of the tournament against [Tonga](/source/Tonga_rugby_union_team), but did not score a point even though New Zealand won 47–25. Franks played his first match of 2010 in a test match at [Yarrow Stadium](/source/Yarrow_Stadium) against [Ireland](/source/Ireland_rugby_union_team). The All Black's won by a triumphant 66–28 and Franks got his first ever try for the All Blacks. He also played a week later in the All Black's victory over [Wales](/source/Wales_rugby_union_team) in [Dunedin](/source/Dunedin). His test performance won him a spot in the All Blacks line up to face [South Africa](/source/South_Africa_rugby_union_team) in the first match of the [2010 Tri-Nations tournament](/source/2010_Tri_Nations_Series). He played again against South Africa a week later and twice against [Australia](/source/Australia_national_rugby_union_team) in the following weeks. He played the penultimate match against South Africa but was left out of the team for the final match against Australia and his place taken by his brother [Owen](/source/Owen_Franks). He started off 2011 with a friendly against Fiji followed by wins over South Africa and Australia in the [2011 Tri-Nations tournament](/source/2011_Tri_Nations_Series). He played in the penultimate loss to South Africa and was subsequently replaced by brother Owen once again. Franks came on as a sub during the opening match of the [2011 Rugby World Cup](/source/2011_Rugby_World_Cup). He was an unused replacement as New Zealand beat France in the [final](/source/2011_Rugby_World_Cup_final)[7] Franks was later named in the 31-man All Black squad to attend the 2015 Rugby World Cup, playing in the knockout stages including the final where New Zealand defeated Australia 34–17. ## Coaching career Following his 2020 retirement, Franks was appointed scrum coach at [URC](/source/United_Rugby_Championship) side [Scarlets](/source/Scarlets).[8] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Stats - allblacks.com"](http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=1084). *stats.allblacks.com*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Linwood Rugby Club - Home"](http://www.linwoodrugby.co.nz/). *www.linwoodrugby.co.nz*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Crusaders_Player_Profile_3-0)** ["Directory - Crusaders"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111004020830/http://www.crusaders.co.nz/profile/ben-franks/12/player-details.aspx). *www.crusaders.co.nz*. Archived from [the original](http://www.crusaders.co.nz/profile/ben-franks/12/player-details.aspx) on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Ben_Franks_inks_Hurricanes_deal_4-0)** ["Ben Franks inks Hurricanes deal"](http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/7715145/Ben-Franks-inks-Hurricanes-deal). *Rugby Heaven*. Fairfax. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Ben Franks: London Irish sign New Zealand prop"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/30894615). *BBC Sport*. 20 January 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Saints swoop to land former All Black forward Ben Franks"](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/saints/breaking-saints-swoop-to-land-former-all-blacks-forward-ben-franks-1-8416813). *www.northhamptonchron.co.uk*. Retrieved 17 October 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/15405316). [BBC](/source/BBC). 23 October 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ben Franks: New Zealand World Cup winner joins Scarlets as scrum coach"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52615673). *BBC Sport*. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020. ## External links - [Ben Franks](https://web.archive.org/web/2/http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/profile.asp?ABID=1084) at the [All Blacks](/source/New_Zealand_national_rugby_union_team) (archived) v t e New Zealand squad – 2011 Rugby World Cup winners (2nd title) Forwards Afoa Boric Flynn B. Franks O. Franks Hore Kaino McCaw (c) Mealamu Read Thomson Thorn Vito Whitelock A. Williams Woodcock Backs Carter Cowan Cruden (replaced Carter) Dagg Donald (replaced Slade) Ellis Gear (replaced Muliaina) Guildford Jane Kahui Muliaina Nonu Slade Smith Toeava Weepu S. B. Williams Coach: Henry v t e New Zealand squad – 2015 Rugby World Cup winners (3rd title) Forwards Cane Coles Crockett Faumuina B. Franks O. Franks Kaino McCaw (c) Mealamu Messam Moody Read Retallick Romano Taylor Vito Whitelock Woodcock Backs Barrett Carter Fekitoa Kerr-Barlow Milner-Skudder Naholo Nonu Perenara Savea Slade A. Smith B. Smith C. Smith Williams Head coach: Hansen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ben Franks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franks) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franks?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.