Ben Franks News
Gallagher Premiership
Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part two Leicester to Northampton
Northampton Saints boast all English XV
Every starting line-up for the Gallagher Premiership Christmas derbies
Mitchell returns at scrum-half as Chris Boyd makes three changes to Saints team to face Sale
Latest
Hogg fit as teams named for Sandy Park's all-English European quarter-final
Northampton sweating on Champions Cup ruling to solve prop crisis
Multiple changes as Friday night's Gallagher Premiership teams named
Northampton change entire XV for the visit of Bath, who include long-term absentee Max Clarke
Northampton Saints confirm full 56-man squad for rest of season and 2020/21 campaign
The obsessive coming to Scarlets: 'He just eats mince and rice in a cubby hole in his locker room'
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Bio
Ben Franks is the older brother of fellow All Black Owen Franks, and his versatility in the scrum makes him an important member of Graham Henry's World Cup squad. He made his debut in 2010 against Ireland, scoring a try in the process, on the back of some strong performances for the Crusaders.
