18 Facts About Ben Franks

Ben John Franks was born on 27 March 1984 and is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player.

Ben Franks is one of only 21 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions.

Ben Franks made his provincial debut for Canterbury against Otago in 2005.

Ben Franks has since played for both Canterbury and the Tasman Mako in the Air New Zealand Cup, securing 42 caps.

Ben Franks played for the Crusaders between 2006 and 2012 in the elite Super Rugby competition, making his debut against the Chiefs in 2006.

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Ben Franks joined the Hurricanes for the 2013 Super Rugby season.

Ben Franks is the older brother of Owen an All Black prop, and both represent the Linwood Rugby club in Christchurch.

On 20 January 2015, it was confirmed Ben Franks would be joining Premiership Rugby side London Irish after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

On 26 October 2008, Ben Franks was selected for the All Blacks end of year tour squad to travel to Hong Kong, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Ben Franks became Aranui High School's first ever All Black when he played against Munster at Thomond Park.

Ben Franks played his first match of 2010 in a test match at Yarrow Stadium against Ireland.

Ben Franks played a week later in the All Black's victory over Wales in Dunedin.

Ben Franks played again against South Africa a week later and twice against Australia in the following weeks.

Ben Franks 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.

Ben Franks started off 2011 with a friendly against Fiji followed by wins over South Africa and Australia in the 2011 Tri-Nations tournament.

Ben Franks played in the penultimate loss to South Africa and was replaced by brother Owen .

Ben Franks came on as a sub during the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Ben Franks was an unused replacement as New Zealand beat France in the final.