Owen Franks
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Tighthead prop Owen Franks has formed a formidable bond in the Crusaders front row, alongside older brother Ben.
His call up to the 2011 All Blacks squad came on the back of a fantastic Investec Super Rugby campaign, in which the Crusaders scrum dominated. Owen is also often credited for his solid defence and his physical work-rate around the field.
Franks made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 and achieved his first run on for the All Blacks a few months later against Italy in front of a home crowd in Christchurch.
Player Stats
| Height |
1.85m |
| Weight |
112kg |
| Date Born |
23.12.87 |
| Province |
Canterbury |
| Provincial Caps |
18 |
| Provincial Debut |
2007 v North Harbour |
| Super Caps |
41 |
| Super Points |
10 (2t) |
| Super Debut |
2009 v Western Force |
| Test Caps |
31 |
| Test Points |
0 |
| Test Debut |
2009 v Italy |
| Place Of Birth |
Motueka |
| Total Crusader Games |
42 |