The Melbourne-born Franks can play both sides of the scrum but specialises at tighthead.

He has played for the New Zealand Under 19 and Under 21 sides (alongside younger brother Owen) and first played for Canterbury in 2005 before making nine appearances for Tasman.

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The Melbourne-born Franks can play both sides of the scrum but specialises at tighthead.

He has played for the New Zealand Under 19 and Under 21 sides (alongside younger brother Owen) and first played for Canterbury in 2005 before making nine appearances for Tasman.

Since making his Rebel Sport Super 14 debut in 2006 Franks has become a regular starter and formed a reputation as a solid and reliable scrummager. The 24-year-old Franks is Aranui High School’s first All Black.

2009 saw Franks miss much of the season with a foot injury.

However strong form in the 2010 Rebel Sport Super 14 saw the prop earn a recall to the All Blacks test squad, and the season also saw him score his first try in the competition, notching his maiden five pointer against the Cheetahs in his 43rd Super rugby match.

Career Comments:

REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
New Zealand U21 (2004)
New Zealand U19 (2003)
Canterbury U18 (2002)
Northern South Island U18, Canterbury Secondary Schools (2002)
Canterbury U17 (2001)
Canterbury U16 (2000)
Canterbury U15 (1999)
Canterbury U14 (1998)

Below figures correct at beginning of the 2007 rugby calendar:

Provincial Caps 10
Provincial Debut 2005 v Otago
Super 14 Caps: 2
Super 14 Points:
Super 14 Debut: 2006 v Chiefs

Test match Record by Year:
(+) = substitute  (-) = replaced

Test match Record by Year:
(+) = substitute; (-) = replaced

2008
19 Nov v Munster at Limerick 18-16 (-)

2010
12 June v Ireland at New Plymouth 66-28
19 June v Wales at Dunedin 42-9 (-)
10 July v South Africa at Auckland 32-12 (+)
17 July v South Africa at Wellington 31-17 (+)
31 July v Australia at Melbourne 49-28 (+)
7 Aug v Australia at Christchurch 20-10 (+)
22 Aug v South Africa at Johannesburg 29-22 (-)